Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5
Location Lyons-Harrison Research Building
Under minimal supervision, performs diverse administrative and some advanced secretarial duties often of a confidential and/or complex nature. This position exists to assist in the management of the department Faculty’s obligations as well as day-to-day management activities. This position may supervise other clerical staff.
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.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED and three years responsible clerical experience involving standard secretarial duties. Must be able to type 50 WPM accurately. Strong word processing skills, slide presentations, ability to use calculator and prioritize work. Excellent verbal and written skills required. Must be able to compose, edit and proofread work, as well as work independently with excellent judgment skills.
TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication 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 the direction, control and planning of an 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.