Job Description:

• Independently performs high-level administrative duties in support of Section functions.

• Resolves many office problems independently and facilitates solutions, conferring with supervisor to resolve the most complex issues.

• Coordinates office functions, including developing and implementing office procedures and policies.

• Serves as a resource to faculty and colleagues in interpreting Department, University, and Hospital policies and guidelines.

• Manages the faculty recruitment process. 

• Receives, processes, and tracks all bills and expense reimbursements.

• Researches, compiles and analyzes data to create reports, proposals and other documents including but not limited to financial and monthly reports.

• Composes and edits correspondence, training materials, and Web content.

• Oversees and maintains the physical office space, ordering equipment repairs, upgrades, and office supplies.

• Manages special projects, functions, and events related to the Section including visitor applications and orientations and various outreach events.

• Independently plans and executes annual lectureships.

• Manages continuing medical education (CME) courses, including the completion of CME applications and coordinating all event-planning details.

• Works with faculty prior to the course to prepare course materials, coordinates all event-planning details, works with legal on required contracts, and invoices companies after the courses are completed.

• Assists the Section Administrator in setting up processes with Legal, Pharmacy and other related departments in the hospital. 

• Researches complex scientific information (i.e. Scholarly publications), submits budget applications, and creates learning objectives to include in the CME applications. 

• Assists monitoring finances for the clinical section. Provides management with regular updates and ensures that spending limits are adhered to and are within budget.

• Conducts regular studies and projects, including the development and enhancement of funding opportunities by working closely with the faculty in the section.

• May act as a liaison between the section and other University departments.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree.

Experience:

• Experience in a healthcare or academic medical environment, including knowledge in areas of patient advocacy, medical terminology, access, and billing/collections.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion. 

• Maintain calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve an issue. 

• Ability to follow an issue through to resolution. 

• Considerable skill in working both independently and as a team member. 

• Ability to take initiative and organize and complete projects with minimal supervision. 

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

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