Job Summary
Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics has an immediate opening for an experienced, highly motivated Administrative Assistant to support its division of Pediatric Cardiology. This position requires interfacing with diverse groups of people in a pleasant, helpful, and professional manner. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for effectively managing day-to-day activities of the Cardiology Division.
A skills assessment will be administered to measure written communication, attention to detail, critical thinking, and computer skills.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions
Provide fundamental administrative support to division: manage office communication functions (faxing, phone calls, scanning, mail, etc.), order office supplies, arrange conference travel, assist in renewing medical licenses and association memberships for faculty; maintain faculty CVs in the university’s unique system, act as a point person for internal and external colleagues, manage calendars, obtain outside patient records, coordinate diverse schedules; facilitate meetings, including preparing agendas and taking and distributing minutes, be able to anticipate faculty members’ needs and help with those needs wherever possible.
Process payment requests, travel reimbursements, campus orders, and purchase orders as necessary. Track expenses and ensure all supporting financial documents are accurately completed and that information is entered into the Pediatrics financial database in a timely manner.
Assist in the creation and/or compilation of materials for academic work and educational requirements: national presentations, research manuscripts, CME reporting, etc.
Assist in collecting and compiling monthly tracking data from various sources to be used for operational reports and quality improvement purposes.
Keep apprised of and assist in the implementation of university, department, and division policies and protocols.
Demonstrate key professional competencies: proficient in latest versions of the Microsoft Office suite, with the capability to learn new software programs quickly; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; strong writing skills – must be in the habit of proofreading documents and emails for spelling, grammar, content, and clarity before disseminating; exceptional organization and time management skills with extreme attention to detail; capable of effectively managing multiple duties and competing deadlines with minimal supervision; comfortable taking direction from multiple supervisors; flexibility and willingness to help where needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned and participate in diverse administrative projects according to fluctuating division and department needs.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in business or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and three years full-time secretarial experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping practices and direct supervisory experience preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Department Specific Preferences
Experience in medical education coordination, i.e., residency, fellowships, preferred but not required

Applicants will be screened according to preferences