Job description

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences – Ocular Pathology Lab is seeking a 50% Clerk Typist III. Under the general supervision of the clinical faculty physician and Administrative Services Coordinator overseeing the Ocular Pathology Lab for the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, the Clerk III performs clerical work and patient related activities to support physician clinical/laboratory. Duties may involve the use of personal computer, computer terminals, and a variety of software and/or conventional office equipment. Key duties include:

• Performs daily work in the Ocular Pathology lab including but not limited toLogging in of specimens received from outside UIHC

Slide labeling, filing, pulling and maintenance of specimen slide/report files.
Assists with picking up and accessioning of specimens.
Interfaces with staff and referring physicians concerning patient and specimen information.
Provides back up telephone coverage and reception for the laboratory.
Assists with path report data entry, proofreading, faxing, routing, filing, and scanning.
Assists with manual revisions.
Assists with return of outside slides/blocks.
Assists with sending out slides/blocks for outside requests.

• Patient related activities that support physician.Phone messaging

Assists with patient letter printing, proofreading, faxing, mailing.
Assists with contacting new patients and/or referring physicians for records as needed for appointments.
Assists with calling new patients to remind them of their appt the Friday before clinic.

• Follows university, hospital, and department policies and procedures.Respects the confidentiality of patients and visitors.

Respects staff confidentiality.
Assists coworkers as needed.
Reports to work at scheduled time and returns from lunch and 15 minute breaks on time.
Limits annual sick leave to the specified number of days.
Notifies supervisor if ill or delayed, and calls in at beginning of scheduled shift for each day absent.
Requests future absences in accordance with collective bargaining agreement and department policy.
Interacts with other employees and the public in a positive manner.
Performs projects within the agreed upon time unless an extension is requested and approved.

• Other duties as assigned.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Percent of Time: 50%

Schedule: TBD

Location: UIHC, Iowa City

Rotations: N/A

Salary: $17,992.00 - $26,769.60 (Adjusted for 50% FTE)

Pay Grade: 08

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full time employment.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of institutional and unit policies.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
• Skill in operating office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public.
• Ability to make decisions requiring interpretation and judgement.
• Ability to gather, analyze and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
• Previous experience with EPIC software
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload current CV, desirable cover letter and (3) references (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

If you have any questions, please contact Nasreen Syed, MD at 319-335-7192.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on date of closing.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17,992.00 - $26,769.60 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Iowa City, IA 52242: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• clerical office: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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