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University of Miami Executive Assistant in Miami, Florida
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The department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Executive Assistant to work at UHealth. The primary function of this position is to provide administrative support to the Chief of the Neuromuscular Division and the Neuromuscular program. Responsible for schedule management, office management, travel arrangements, communications, information preparation, data management and analysis. This role represents the executive and their interests to others. The Executive Assistant has delegated authority regarding matters of significance. In addition, performs work without specific instruction or prescribed procedures.
Answer phones, triage, and follow-through on messages and information requests from internal and external customers
Coordinate general and professional correspondence associated with the faculty member’ academic, research and clinical work.
Copy, fax and scan documents for distribution, filing, meetings, etc.
Schedule and coordinate physicians’ calendar including interviews, on and off campus meetings, lectures, conferences, departmental meetings, and special programs for patients and faculty.
Greet faculty guests and visitors and arrange meetings rooms, etc. Arrange catering for meetings as needed.
Prepare and submit leave requests and vacation/leave tracking forms as outlined by Department and University policy.
Assist with preparation of Centers of Excellence annual reports. Work closely with Department’s clinical operations staff to ensure seamless coordination between the faculty member’ clinical activities and their academic/administrative work.
Prepare and coordinate travel arrangements including reservations for hotels, air travel and other related arrangements.
Prepare and submit forms required for reimbursement of travel expenses, including but not limited to, gathering all pertinent receipts, and submission of required information to administrative office for processing.
This also includes monthly reconciliation of credit cards, preparation of POs and other reimbursements as needed.
Responsible for the maintenance, requisition and submission of supplies for division.
Make arrangements for changes, moving or repair of phones, computers, pagers, etc. as needed by faculty members.
Update and submit renewals of licenses and DEA. Responsible for membership payments, as well as assist with initial credentialing and re-credentialing.
Distribute updated documents to appropriate entities internally as well as externally.
Maintain updated physician’s documentation (CME, Boards, certifications, etc.).
Maintain files and coordinate storage needs for Division.
Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for submission to journals.
Prepare images, graphs, tables and PowerPoint presentations.
Update CVs, and assist with grant submissions.
Coordinate meetings, galas, research related workshops and all divisional activities as needed.
Support Department Administrator with other responsibilities.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in relevant field, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferred in an academic, healthcare environment. Scientific background or previous exposure to bibliographic review preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Must demonstrate high level of skill with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook calendaring programs.
The candidate must be pro-active, highly motivated and follow up to completion of assigned projects.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have professional, appropriate appearance and demeanor.
Must be able to work with high level of autonomy and independence and manage multiple priorities and projects successfully.
Must demonstrate a high level of organizational and time-management skills as well as ownership and accountability for all responsibilities and activities.
Must be able to problem-solve complex issues.
Must be able and willing to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, and to interact successfully with internal and external customers and co-workers at all levels of the organization.
Will be expected to represent the Division and the Department with the highest level of professionalism and behavior.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H9
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