Administrative Assistant - Department of Surgery

Job Summary:This Medical Program Assistant in the Department of Surgery assists faculty and other staff by coordinating their complex daily activities allowing them to complete the successful performance of their teaching, research, service, clinical, outreach, and administrative duties. This role requires excellent administrative, organizational, oral and written communication skills and an innovative, collaborative, service-oriented, and strategic individual would be a great addition on our productive administrative team!Responsibilities:Performs administrative duties to support providers, staff, services, and unit programs. May serve as the primary contact or customer service representative and subject matter expert. Tracks, prioritizes, organizes, and completes multiple ongoing clinical, research or academic projects. Requires Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) knowledge or training.• 35% Performs administrative tasks including telephone customer service, word processing, transcribing, filing, and calendaring• 10% Acts as the primary liaison for providers or programs and refers stakeholders to providers, agencies, patients, and staff• 20% Assists in coordinating the complex daily activities of providers or program(s) by entering information into databases, maintaining files and materials, and preparing reports• 10% Serves as the primary contact and subject matter expert for specified program policies and procedures• 5% Coordinates with senior management to define program goals and fiscal objectives• 5% Identifies opportunities for program improvements and makes recommendations to the appropriate entities• 15% Schedules logistics and secures or distributes resources for program meetings, department events, conferences, and travelInstitutional 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 InclusionEducation:PreferredH.S. DiplomaQualifications:Required:- Experience providing administrative support in a professional setting- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills- Exceptional administrative and interpersonal skillsPreferred:- Experience with Microsoft Suite or equivalent.- At least one year of relevant experience in a healthcare setting.- Experience with travel arrangements and travel reimbursements.- Understanding of medical terminology.Work Schedule:Monday - Friday7:45am - 4:30pmWork Type:Full Time: 100%This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum $20.00 HOURLYDepending on QualificationsThe starting salary for the position is $20/hr but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)- SMPH University Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/656no0fcpy2tjg86s4v0chtxx25s3vsm)Additional Information:An ideal candidate will have the ability to analyze, interpret and synthesize information from a variety of sources and clearly present findings verbally and in writing. A successful candidate will have the ability to work professionally and collaborate in team settings. This position requires the ability to understand in-depth the department and division policies and procedures related to travel and reimbursement division serve.University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.How to Apply:To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.Contact:Robyn Dunkerleyrdunkerley@wisc.edu608-262-7227Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Medical Program Assistant(HS009)Department(s):A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/SURGERY/SURGERY ADMINEmployment Class:University Staff-OngoingJob Number:306053-CPThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click hereIf 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/Employment may require a criminal background check. It may 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).The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. 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