Palliative Care Administrative Coordinator

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); In loco; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and medical program support for 10-12 faculty members, including executive-level support for the Section Head of Palliative Care and the HPM Fellowship Director. The role is onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., reporting to Administrative Manager.

Responsibilities include managing provider schedules, coordinating meetings and travel, and maintaining records and communications in

Competenze

• 1+ year of experience providing administrative support to professional and/or executive level employees.
• Experience working in an academic or healthcare setting preferred.
• H.S. Diploma preferred.

Mansioni

• Provides project management for the director of palliative care.
• Manage schedules for providers, wards, consult services and clinics including outreach clinics.
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares communications from established sources using technology.
• Acts as first point of contact and routes complex inquiries as needed.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and unit operations.
• Maintains electronic/physical records according to policies and procedures.
• Distributes communications to appropriate entities under general supervision.

Conoscenze

Executive support

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Formazione

High School Diploma preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

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Job Summary

The Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and medical program support for 10-12 faculty members, including executive-level support for the Section Head of Palliative Care and the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) Fellowship Director. The position reports to the Administrative Manager and operates under the general direction of the Fellowship Manager.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be given first consideration: Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently under general supervision, prioritize duties and demonstrate effective time management Strong verbal, written and organizational skills Exceptional administrative and interpersonal skills

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provides project management for the director of palliative care
• Manage schedules for individual providers as well as wards, consult services and clinics including Outreach clinics
• Collects, analyzes, and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums
• Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups, provides basic organizational information via phone, in person and through other communication mediums, and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations
• Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
• Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care in the Operational Area of Palliative Care

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care at UW-Madison includes more than 60 faculty, over 40 Advanced Practice Providers, and 19 Fellows. The division's faculty leads cutting-edge basic, translational and clinical research programs. This research encompasses cancer biology, cancer prevention, screening and treatment, as well as survivorship and palliative care for patients impacted by solid tumors, benign and malignant hematologic conditions and those requiring stem cell transplant or cellular therapies.

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $22 up to $28 per hour for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience providing administrative support to professional and/or executive level employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an academic or healthcare setting.

Education

H.S. Diploma Preferred

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Contact Information

Charles Amble, [e-mail], [phone] Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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