Lead Specialist - Surgery

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Lead Specialist - Surgery to provide advanced administrative support within the Surgery Ama Genl department. The role requires coordinating travel, CME tracking, credentialing, inventory, and purchase orders while managing Qgenda and call schedules for both TTUHSC hospitals.

The position offers full-time hours, a Monday–Friday schedule, and compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus six years of related field experience; additional education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and budget guidelines.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to departmental Faculty as assigned by the Administrator.
• Maintains leave balances and CME tracking for all Faculty.
• Coordinates with Medical Administrative Secretary for CME travel and credits.
• Serves as an integral contact for the administrative department, receiving and answering all requests from internal and external HSC contacts.
• Manages Qgenda and call schedules for both hospitals.
• Assists in completing and maintaining credentialing information for Providers.
• Maintains departmental inventory annually.
• Creates all purchase orders.
• Processes travel reimbursements and purchasing transactions as needed.
• Assists with coordination and main contact for ATLS trauma courses.

Education

High school diploma + six years experience in related field

Job description

Lead Specialist - Surgery

Position Description

Performs advanced, specialized work to assist in the organization and implementation of various projects and programs. Work is performed under minimal supervision within established policies with latitude for independent judgment. Works on special projects as assigned. May substitute for supervisor during his/her absence.

Pay Grade Minimum: 15.75

Pay Grade Maximum: 18.50

Pay Basis: Hourly

Schedule Details: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Location: Amarillo

Department: Surgery Ama Genl

Job Type: Full Time

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides direct support to departmental Faculty as assigned by the Administrator.
• Maintains leave balances and CME tracking for all Faculty.
• Coordinates with Medical Administrative Secretary for all CME travel and credits.
• Serves as an integral contact for the administrative department, receiving and answering all incoming requests from internal and external HSC contacts.
• Serves as the primary person to manage Qgenda and the call schedules for both hospitals.
• Assists in completing and maintaining the credentialing information for Providers.
• Assists with maintaining departmental inventory annually.
• Creates all purchase orders.
• Processes travel reimbursements and purchasing transactions as needed.
• Assists with coordination and main contact for ATLS trauma courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Business Office environment.
• Experience processing travel reimbursements preferred.

Required Qualifications

High school plus six years experience in related field. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.