Medical Office Assistant - Surgery, College of Medicine

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

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Medical Office Assistant for its Surgery Department. Responsibilities include managing patient records, supporting insurance billing, and performing administrative duties. This entry-level position offers a full-time schedule with competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance

Paid leaves including Vacation, Holiday and Sick

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Required high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient financial records and assist in billing.
• Monitor and update patient information in care systems.
• Perform data entry and operate office equipment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Office Assistant - Surgery, College of Medicine

Medical Office Assistant - Surgery, College of Medicine

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Hiring Department: Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033401

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: June 10, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $25.50 - 26.01 / Hourly Wage

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for receptionist duties for all staff, patients and visitors in the Division of General, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic Surgery in the Department of Surgery. This position will provide support services in patient insurance, billing, and account maintenance under direct supervision of the Director of Administrative Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs data entry entering patient information into the computerized patient care systems particularly records and automated billing assuring accuracy of data entered for insurance/demographic information only.
• Assists surgery financial clearance team in monitoring the completion of patient billing & charge ticket for surgical services performed.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates patient financial files and activity summaries.
• Monitors and updates comprehensive patient records.
• Works independently in monitoring work queues and/or outlook calendars.
• Operates office equipment such as voice mail messaging systems, and uses word processing, spreadsheet, and other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories and medical records.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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