Position Description:

Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Shift

Location: 176 Facility Building

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 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 Director's obligations as well as day-to-day management activities. This position may supervise other clerical staff.

Position Requirements:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent and five years responsible clerical experience involving standard secretarial duties. Must: (1) type 50 words per minute accurately; (2) demonstrate strong word processing skills, the ability to use calculator and prioritize work; (3) display excellent verbal and written skills; (4) must be able to compose, edit and proofread work and (5) prior experience maintaining departmental personnel records.

Preferred: Prior supervisory experience.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required:

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.

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