What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Associate position at UAB Medicine?
Compensation :
Pay Range: $18.35 - $29.80/hour
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
General Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, to provide essential administrative and business support services within a
school, department or unit which may include budget maintenance, personnel processing, policy
communication, facilities/space management, database/files management, office/clinic management or
patient flow management. To coordinate programmatic activities and functions. To conduct special
projects relating to an office’s administrative operations at the direction of superior. To maintain vendor
relationships. To interface with internal and external constituencies. May provide confidential
secretarial/office support functions for department chairs, large division directors, deans or other
organization executives. Typically supervises clerical/secretarial staff. May assist in preparation and
submission of grants. May be responsible for equipment/furniture repair. May assist with grants and
contracts administration. May prepare financial reports and analyses.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
database/file management, office/clinic oversight, patient flow management, grants and contracts
administration, preparation of financial reports.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required Or an equivalent
combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
For TKC: Must be self-directed/self-motivated
For TKC: Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature
without loss of efficiency or composure
Must be able to accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
Must be able to convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional
distress and/or grief
Must be able to relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
Must be able to communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational
background
Must be able to exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare
environment
Must be able to perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous
situations
Must be able to demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way
Must be able to maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs
Primary Location
UAB Health System
Job Category
Clerical & Administrative
Organization
693500000 Patient/Staff Satisfaction
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Entry Level
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Pay Range: $18.35 - $29.80/hour
- Benefits available for eligible positions 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.
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham ,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer,Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
General Responsibilities
Under minimal supervision, to provide essential administrative and business support services within a
school, department or unit which may include budget maintenance, personnel processing, policy
communication, facilities/space management, database/files management, office/clinic management or
patient flow management. To coordinate programmatic activities and functions. To conduct special
projects relating to an office’s administrative operations at the direction of superior. To maintain vendor
relationships. To interface with internal and external constituencies. May provide confidential
secretarial/office support functions for department chairs, large division directors, deans or other
organization executives. Typically supervises clerical/secretarial staff. May assist in preparation and
submission of grants. May be responsible for equipment/furniture repair. May assist with grants and
contracts administration. May prepare financial reports and analyses.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides administrative and business support services for a school, department, unit or clinic:
database/file management, office/clinic oversight, patient flow management, grants and contracts
administration, preparation of financial reports.
- Coordinates programmatic functions and/or special assignments as requested.
- Interfaces with internal and external constituencies; may maintain vendor relationships.
- May provide oversight of clerical/secretarial support staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required Or an equivalent
combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
For TKC: Must be self-directed/self-motivated
For TKC: Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature
without loss of efficiency or composure
Must be able to accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality
Must be able to convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional
distress and/or grief
Must be able to relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
Must be able to communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational
background
Must be able to exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare
environment
Must be able to perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous
situations
Must be able to demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way
Must be able to maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs
Primary Location
UAB Health System
Job Category
Clerical & Administrative
Organization
693500000 Patient/Staff Satisfaction
Employee Status
Regular
Job Level
Entry Level
Shift
Day/1st Shift
Salary : $18 - $30
