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Extra Help - Medical Office Assistant - Surgery

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, IL, USA
USD 25.5-25.5 / hour
Posted on May 14, 2025
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Extra Help - Medical Office Assistant - Surgery

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1034036

Hours per Week: 37.5

Posting Close Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Salary: The rate of pay for this position is 25.50 per hour.

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage.

Position Summary

The Extra Help Medical Office Assistant is an extra help position that will conduct duties related to the coordination of the Surgical Innovation Training Laboratory (SITL) program and Bariatrics in support of Director and Senior Staff members, as well as being responsible for receptionist duties for all staff, patients and visitors. Under administrative direction, the Extra Help Medical Office Assistant will also be responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide support on various administrative/organizational matters, including performing data entry by 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.
  • Assist in special projects and essential programs, including complex scheduling for meetings/events.
  • Establishes, maintains, and updates patient financial files and activity summaries.
  • Coordinate administrator’s schedule; invites and notifies participants.
  • Opens and distributes mail; transmits correspondence and medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
  • Operates office equipment such as copiers, 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. Orders and maintains clerical supplies.
  • Works independently in monitoring work queues and/or outlook calendars.
  • Monitors and updates comprehensive patient records.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
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    Minimum Qualifications

    1. High School diploma or equivalent.

    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.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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