Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Location: Children's of Alabama

Under general supervision with discretion on prioritizing work and according to UAHSF established policies and procedures, this position is responsible for providing
administrative support to Pediatric Urology physicians and nurse practitioners, as well as general operational support to their assigned clinic/department. Maintains
patient records, screens and routes phone calls, schedules patient appointments.

Obtains surgical and x-ray pre-certifications. Serves as liaison to other departments and physicians on patient referrals.

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Three years progressive clerical experience. Must be: (1) able to type a minimum of 40-50 words per minute accurately; (2) compose, format, type, edit and distribute correspondence; (3) perform basic math skills; and (4) possess exceptional telephone and customer service skills.

Preferred: Two years reception experience in medical office setting.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: N/A



TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.