OPHTHALMOLOGY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job no: 230744-US
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: SMPH/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI/GEN
Location: Madison
Categories: Health Care, Medical, Social Services, Office & Administrative Support



Position Summary:

This position functions under the general supervision of the assigned supervisor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) and provides administrative assistance to clinical faculty and administration including coordinating complex daily clinical, academic, and administrative and research activities. The incumbent may also provide medical administrative program assistance to other department faculty and clinic employees as required.

This position requires excellent administrative, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communications and computer skills. This position will work with highly sensitive and confidential information on a daily basis and must be able to work independently, be self-directed, and be able to define projects and prioritize workload to complete tasks and operations related to projects with minimal direction.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Degree and Area of Specialization:

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

- Minimum 2 years experience working in an office setting required; experience working in a medical office setting (such as a clinic or hospital) is preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite products required.
- Experience with UW e-reimbursement system, U-Connect and Healthlink/EPIC preferred.

Additional Information:

To see the principal duties of this position, please click on the "List of Duties" link above.

Knowledge and Skills:
1. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
2. Strong scheduling, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality with patient medical records and student, faculty, and other provider records is required.
4. The ideal candidate will be comfortable using web-based programs including electronic calendaring software and be adept at learning new software as new programs emerge.
5. Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

A criminal background check will be conducted.

Department(s):

A536000-MEDICAL SCHOOL/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI/GEN

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $15.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process. Reference will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Becca Raven Uminowicz
uminowicz@wisc.edu
608-263-0131
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

MEDICAL PROGRAM ASST(23001)

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

230744-US

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Jan 26 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Feb 10 2021 11:55 PM Central Standard Time