Department
BSD SUR - Thoracic Surgery: Administration
About the Department
Whenever possible, our surgeons utilize minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery or video-assisted thoracic surgery, to improve patients’ recovery. At UChicago Medicine, our thoracic surgery team actively participates in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database, an important initiative that collects patient care outcomes data to help surgeons benchmark and improve quality of care. Our surgeons are also active in many unique clinical trials that make available emerging treatments that are not yet widely available at other hospitals.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Independently performs high-level administrative duties in support of Section functions including high-quality administrative support for the Section Chief.
Resolves many office problems independently and facilitates solutions, conferring with supervisor to resolve the most complex issues.
Coordinates office functions, including developing and implementing office procedures and policies.
Serves as a resource to faculty and colleagues in interpreting Department, University, and Hospital policies and guidelines.
Manages the faculty recruitment and credentialing process at Hyde Park and all offsite locations.
Receives, processes, and tracks all bills and expense reimbursements.
Composes and edits correspondence, training materials, and Web content.
Oversees and maintains the physical office space, ordering equipment repairs, upgrades, and office supplies.
Manages special projects, functions, and events related to the Section including visitor applications and outreach events.
Manages continuing medical education (CME) courses, including the completion of CME applications and coordinating all event-planning details.
Works with faculty prior to the course to prepare course materials, coordinates all event-planning details, works with legal on required contracts, and invoices companies after the courses are completed.
Researches complex scientific information (i.e. Scholarly publications), submits budget applications, and creates learning objectives to include in the CME applications.
Assists monitoring finances for the clinical section. Provides management with regular updates and ensures that spending limits are adhered to and are within budget.
Conducts regular studies and projects, including the development and enhancement of funding opportunities by working closely with the faculty in the section.
May act as a liaison between the section and other University departments.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree.
Experience:
Experience in a healthcare or academic medical environment, including knowledge in areas of patient advocacy, medical terminology, access, and billing/collections.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion.
Maintain calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve an issue.
Ability to follow an issue through to resolution.
Considerable skill in working both independently and as a team member.
Ability to take initiative and organize and complete projects with minimal supervision.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
In addition to the base pay posted above, this position may be eligible for N/A
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