Administrative Assistant Sr- Surgical Oncology

Overview

Summary You will perform routine and advanced administrative duties requiring considerable skill and in-depth knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, under general direction.

• Utilize Epic to prepare clinical, operative and conference related correspondence, reports, and other documents. Maintain HIPAA confidentiality of department and patient data.
• Maintenance of pagers; ordering new pagers as needed. Maintain, update and distribute call schedules.
• Obtain insurance preauthorization for surgical procedures.
• Compose correspondence as needed, which may contain confidential information.
• Proofread and format documents to ensure accuracy.
• Screen telephone calls and visitors to resolve complex inquiries. Triage patient and provider phone calls, resolve routine inquiries and take appropriate messages.
• Provide backup administrative coverage for other administrative staff during vacations and sick time.
• Coordinate schedules, meetings, appointments, and travel itineraries and related arrangements.
• Compile data and information from multiple sources to prepare reports.
• Process payment requests, requisitions, and invoices.
• Distribute mail and organize filing systems accurately maintaining records.
• Use complex functions of a variety of computer applications and software packages; prepare and compose correspondence, reports, memorandums and other documents.

• Knowledge of computers, clerical procedures, writing and editing, and information collection, deduction, and management. Knowledge of project management, creating, and business writing are imperative.
• Organization, time management, interpersonal, communication, detail-oriented, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to navigate a complex organizational structure, independently seek resources, and act proactively and strategically.

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required

Education:

High School Diploma

Minimum

Required Experience:

5 years

Physical Requirements: Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity: Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as:
  Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

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Benefits Overview

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