Extra Help - Medical Office Assistant - Surgery

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban public research university seeks an Extra Help Medical Office Assistant for its Surgery department. This temporary role involves supporting administrative tasks, data management, and coordination of schedules. Ideal for entry-level candidates with a high school diploma, this position offers a chance to gain experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative tasks, including data entry into patient care systems.
• Assist the surgery financial clearance team with billing and charge ticket monitoring.
• Maintain and update patient financial records and activity summaries.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Extra Help - Medical Office Assistant - Surgery

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This position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Requisition ID: 1034036

Hours per Week: 37.5

Posting Close Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Salary: $25.50 per hour

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is a leading urban public research university, part of Carnegie RU/VH, and the largest in Chicago. It serves over 34,000 students with diverse backgrounds and offers multidisciplinary programs across 16 colleges, including health sciences. UIC emphasizes research and student success, ranked among top public universities by U.S. News & World Report, with over 300,000 alumni and significant employment in Chicago.

This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Details are available on the Employee Benefits webpage.

Position Summary

The Extra Help Medical Office Assistant supports the Surgical Innovation Training Laboratory (SITL) program and Bariatrics, assisting Directors and Senior Staff, performing receptionist duties, and handling data collection and analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support administrative tasks, including data entry into patient care systems, ensuring accuracy of insurance and demographic data.
• Assist the surgery financial clearance team with billing and charge ticket monitoring.
• Support special projects and scheduling for meetings/events.
• Maintain and update patient financial records and activity summaries.
• Coordinate schedules, send invitations, and notify participants.
• Handle mail and correspondence, including medical records via mail, email, or fax.
• Operate office equipment and use software for reports, invoices, and records.
• Monitor work queues and Outlook calendars independently.
• Update comprehensive patient records.
• Perform other duties and participate in projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

The university is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants and employees. For more info, see the Required Employment Notices and Posters.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
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• Industries: Higher Education