OFFICE ASSOCIATE II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an Office Associate II in the Orthopaedic Surgery department. Under general supervision, you will perform standard clerical and administrative duties, manage mail, arrange travel, order supplies, maintain databases and draft correspondence.

You may supervise staff and handle confidential information, including medical records requests. The role requires knowledge of secretarial concepts gained through education or experience, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of related experience required.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Preferred MDapp system experience.

Responsibilities

• Solves internal office systems problems and acts as liaison to other departments, agencies and vendors regarding routine administrative and office activities.
• Oversees personnel functions of assigned unit and/or directly supervises subordinate office staff.
• Monitors routine budget and/or grant activities.
• Prepares and processes Oracle requisitions and purchase orders as authorized.
• Researches, collects and analyzes data and prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports.
• Attends department meetings and other related conferences.
• Coordinates departmental student/patient-related activities specific to department mission, such as scheduling tests and processing required academic documents.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MDapp system

Job description

Job Description - OFFICE ASSOCIATE II (T240304)

OFFICE ASSOCIATE II - ( T240304 )

Description

OFFICE ASSOCIATE II

University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs standard clerical and administrative duties.

Requires demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of the secretarial function usually gained through formal education in secretarial science or secretarial experience. Reads, prioritizes and routes incoming mail.

Makes travel arrangements and reservations.

Orders supplies, maintains databases and reports.

Assists with special projects.

Drafts and types correspondence.

May supervise other support personnel.

May handle confidential information, dictation and transcription.

May verify insurance and process medical record requests.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Solves internal office systems problems and acts as liaison to other departments, agencies and vendors regarding routine administrative and office activities.

Oversees personnel functions of assigned unit and/or directly supervises subordinate office staff.

Monitors routine budget and/or grant activities.

Prepares and processes Oracle requisitions and purchase orders as authorized.

Researches, collects and analyzes data and prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports.

Attends various department meetings and other related conferences.

Coordinates departmental student/patient-related activities specific to department mission, such as scheduling tests, contacting referring physicians, assisting students, answering inquiries, processing required academic documents, etc.

Monitors departmental space and equipment and coordinates individual moves and equipment accounting according to established procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred

Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Preferred experience with the MDapp system.

Hourly Range: $15.00-$24.40

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of related experience required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

Primary Location: University

Job Category

Job Category: Clerical & Administrative

Organization

Organization: 311840000 Orthopaedic Surgery

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Remote/Hybrid Eligible