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The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is looking for a highly organized, collaborative Medical Program Assistant to join our team. The incumbent will support the clinical and academic efforts of faculty within the department. Responsibilities include managing faculty calendars, booking travel, preparing expense reimbursements and communicating with patients regarding paperwork (ie, FMLA, workers compensation, etc). The incumbent will regularly work with faculty, advanced practice providers, other departmental staff and clinic staff.
Successful candidates will have outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands. They will need to work independently, manage confidential information, and provide excellent customer service. A high level of professionalism is required.
- 50% Performs administrative tasks including telephone customer service, word processing, transcribing, filing, and calendaring
- 30% Acts as the primary liaison for providers or programs and refers stakeholders to providers, agencies, patients, and staff
- 10% Serves as the primary contact and subject matter expert for specified program policies and procedures
- 5% Identifies opportunities for program improvements and makes recommendations to the appropriate entities
- 5% Schedules logistics and secures or distributes resources for program meetings, department events, conferences, and travel
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Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Required
- 2 years experience of customer service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and the use of technology
Preferred
-1 year experience in a medical setting
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
- Excellent communication
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Service oriented
This position is Monday through Friday and regular business hours.
Position may require earlier start or later end times depending on special events, meetings, needs of the department, etc.
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
This position may require some 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.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $21.00 HOURLY
Depending on 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/).
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The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
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 as it relates to this role. 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:Rachel Timbers
timbers@wisc.edu
608-263-7659
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Medical Program Assistant(HS009)
Department(s):A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ORTHO&REHAB/ORTHO
Employment Class:University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:297704-CP
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