Job Description Summary
The Department of Surgery, Division of Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, is actively recruiting for an Administrative Assistant.

Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Classified

Cost Center
CC001068 COM SURG CT Adult Cardiac Surgery CC

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
University-04

Pay Range

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

Pay Range:

$31,561.00 - $44,977.00 - $58,393.00 (min - mid - max)

Job Duties:

• 20% - Manages and schedules clinic appointments, revises clinic schedules as necessary, reviews clinics prior to clinic date to ensure that they are scheduled appropriately. Responsible for assuring completeness of patient records in EPIC prior to clinic.
  
• 20% - Responsible for scheduling and coordinating patient surgeries, diagnostic tests, or other ancillary procedures predominately for the Cardiothoracic Division and other divisions as needed.
  
• 20% - Manages patient referrals, ensuring that all outside records are received and appropriate ancillary tests have been requested and/or scheduled.
  
• 20% - Serves as a contact person for the Division of CT Surgery. Responsible for coordinating schedules to include scheduling meetings and preparing travel arrangements. Maintains calendars and assembles all appropriate information for upcoming meetings as well as briefing the Physician and Nurse Practitioner prior to the meetings.
  
• 10% - Provide cross-coverage administrative support in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
  
• 5% - Provide administrative support for the division as needed.
  
• 5% - Upload, proof and fax clinic notes to referring and consulting physicians.
  

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and two years work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience. Some positions require a valid driver's license and good driving record; or correctable vision of 20/40 in both eyes, with or without conventional lenses, and physical qualifications in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Section 391.41; or AAVMA certification. Some positions require eligibility for bonding.

Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15# , unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 15#, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, to 15 #, from height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects to 15 #, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas (Infrequent)

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The Department of Surgery is dedicated to ensuring the voices of our trainees, staff, faculty, and patients are heard; their thoughts are respected and their feelings are valued. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture dedicated to helping shape the field of surgery to be more diverse. We value our residents, fellows, faculty, and staff of every race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Our goal is to continue to expand our diversity within our talented team, which leads to even more inclusive patient-centered care. Please click on the link below to learn more about our diversity efforts.

https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/surgery/diversity-and-inclusion

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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