Administrative Assistant

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $64,350.00 - $65,500.00

Position Summary

The Division of PEDS Gastroenterology is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide scheduling and other administrative support. This position is 100% onsite.

The Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to innovation and excellence in clinical medicine, education, research, community health, global health, and the development of our faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 100% onsite secretarial and administrative support for multiple physicians in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Answer telephone, screen and triage calls; respond to inquiries and take messages.
• Schedule and confirm appointments; obtain and input all registration information.
• Provide cross coverage for scheduling GI procedures and prior authorizations.
• Generate Good Faith Estimates in EPIC, the electronic medical record system.
• Attend to incoming and outgoing mail.
• Scan documents (letters, lab results, etc.) into EPIC.
• Perform general administrative functions, and related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• EPIC training and experience.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Bilingual ENG/SPANISH.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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