• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $62,400 -$65,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in a full-time position to work within the division of Pediatric Endocrinology. Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients. This position will support the department by providing secretarial and administrative support to our division of Endocrinology.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employees' families through comprehensive Health and Welfare , Employee Assistance , Tuition Programs , and Retirement Benefits .

"Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process" .

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support for multiple physicians in the Division of Endocrinology.
• Prior Authorizations: 40-50% of time.
• Secure initial and continuing authorizations for Division.
• Clinic scheduling: 30-40% of time.
• Answer telephone, screen and triages calls; respond to inquiries and take messages.
• Schedule and confirm appointments; obtain and input all registration information.
• Generate Good Faith Estimates in EPIC, the electronic medical record system.
• Attend to incoming/outgoing correspondence and scan documents (letters, lab results, etc.) into EPIC.
• Order and store office supplies as necessary.
• Manage on-call schedule, create/edit templates and manage staff calendar.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish.
• Experience with EPIC.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work well with Division administrative and authorization teams.
• Excellent communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. Achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. In fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the University, Columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.