Administrative Specialist III

Company: UAMS Medical Center
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewThe Administrative Specialist III works under administrative direction and is responsible for general oversight and coordinating the administrative workflow of the clinical operations of the A/I Division. This position provides administrative support for the APRNs, specialty nurses, dieticians and the clinical research staff. The Administrative Specialist III will cross-train to back up other support staff as needed and work with and assist the specialty nurses and dieticians in preparation for daily clinics, coordinates general office procedures, assists the office manager with special projects and works with other support staff. This position develops monitory and reporting systems to measure the effectiveness of the projects assigned. This position will--perform all general office duties including phone coverage, ordering supplies, data entry and other related responsibilities as assigned.--The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans.--UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacySalary: $29,120Responsibilities
  • Primary responsibilities will include clerical duties such as answering phones, managing confidential phone and fax messages.
  • Sending patient messages through EPIC to the specialty nurses and research staff.
  • Returning calls and making reminder calls to patients families.
  • Clerical support for APRNS, specialty nurses, dieticians, and research staff and other clinical operations.
  • Works directly with the specialty nurses in preparation for daily clinics, sending and receiving patient referrals.
  • Works with dietician staff for communication with patients for oral food challenges.
  • Performs all general office duties which include providing assistance to physicians offices with regard to patient care.
  • Assists with completion of clinical documentation and referring physician communication.
  • Maintains reporting system for tracking clinics.
  • Updates patient eligibility to expand the clinical telemedicine practice.
  • Complies with administrative directives, standard business procedures, state/university guidelines and the Department of Pediatrics policy and procedures.
  • Filing charts and organization. Sending information to medical records.
  • Reserving the 6th floor conference room for meetings.
  • Organizing the nursing and research staff schedule and vacation calendar.
  • Take inventory of office supplies.
  • Coordinator for Resident and Medical Student Education.
  • Duties include maintaining up-to-date A/I elective rotation schedule and serving as the main contact for residents/students, assisting with pre and post tests on Blackboard/Web CT, preparing reports for faculty and providing documents for the rotation including clinics schedules.
  • Maintain working relationship with Pediatric Housestaff and medical student faculty and staff members.
  • Sending out monthly emails to the residents/students about their rotation, where to report and any information they may need for their rotation.--
  • Complies with administrative directives, standard business procedures, state/university guidelines and the Department of Pediatrics policy and procedures
  • Works with research nurse, dieticians and coordinators as needed including subject retention and study communication plus database completion for ongoing research studies. Organizes special projects as assigned by the manager.
  • Develops monitory and reporting systems for projects to measure effectiveness and quality improvement. --
  • Cross-trained to back up other support staff as needed for faculty.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma/GED plus 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in a medical office setting.--Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Must have experience with Microsoft Office programs.
    • Must--have strong oral communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
      • Bachelor's degreeThis position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background-- check and drug screen. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.-- --UAMS is an--Affirmative Action--and--Equal Opportunity Employer--of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.Physical RequirementsStand: OccasionallySit: OccasionallyWalk: OccasionallyBend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: OccasionallyLift, push, pull, carry weight: 10 lbs or lessUse hands to touch, handle, or feel: OccasionallyTalk: OccasionallyHear: OccasionallyTaste or smell: NeverRead, concentrate, think analytically: OccasionallyPhysical Environment: Inside Office EnvironmentNoise Level: QuietVisual Requirements: Not requiredHazards: None

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