Clinical Administrative Associate - Pediatrics Endocrinology

Position Description:

Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Shift

Location: Park Place II

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Responsible for overseeing the coordination of smooth clinical operations within the Pediatric Endocrinology Division. Provides clinical administrative and clerical support to physicians.

Supervises support staff. Follows established guidelines or protocols. Assists in the preparation for outpatient clinics, including communicating with outside physicians referring patients and with patient families.

Handles all clinical billing for the assigned providers. May act as a communication liaison for the division. Interfaces with outside resources such as alumni, patients, or with continuing education students. May be responsible for adherence to program budget and/or other fiscal duties.

Position Requirements:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. An undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts or the Social Sciences preferred.

Five years' progressively responsible secretarial experience required. A Bachelor's degree in Secretarial Science or directly related degree from an accredited post secondary educational institution may substitute for up to three years' experience requirement. 50 wpm accurate typing required as a minimum. May require experience with word processing systems, software packages, knowledge of bookkeeping practices and/or budget/financial experience. May also require medical/scientific terminology.

TRAITS & SKILLS:

Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have excellent communication and possess outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.