Clinical Admin Office Specialist III - Genetics Division

Work Schedule: Full Time
Work Location: Genetics Division, Volker Hall

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.

Under general supervision and with some discretion on prioritizing work and according to established policies and procedures, to provide administrative support to the department physicians, as well as, general operational support to their assigned clinic/department. To coordinate meetings as requested and make travel arrangements. To serve as liaison to other departments.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of clerical experience required. Successful completion of a credit check, using banking industry criteria, may be required in determining the eligibility of candidates.

Preferred: Experience in a clinical setting. Business education or similar coursework desired. Medical Office Experience; knowledge working outlook, and fax/ copier machine; and good verbal and written communication 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.