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Medical Office Associate - Pediatric Genetics, College of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 14, 2025
Medical Office Associate - Pediatric Genetics, College of Medicine Medical Office Associate - Pediatric Genetics, College of Medicine Hiring Department: Pediatric Genetics Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1036542 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: October 20, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $28.50 - 30.24 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Under the direction of the section chief/section coordinator, this position supports general administrative operations for the section of Genetics, Department of Pediatrics. Duties & Responsibilities: Schedule and register patients for Medical Genetics consultations; check-in/check-out patients. Request referrals and clinical records from referring physicians; upload documentation in EPIC. Confirm appointments. Assist in managing clinic schedule for all providers within the section of Genetics; may also assist with GO-TIME requests and approval process. Greet and assist visitors; Answer phone calls, take messages, and assist with queries by phone and email; Organize and store information in traditional paper and electronic filing systems; Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical ; Assist with mail/fax communications, review incoming documents, route correspondences, and arrange post and deliveries; Collate and distribute mail Assist with budgets and expenditure reports, P-cards, Chrome River transaction processing and record keeping. Assist in preparing and distributing communications, such as memos, emails, reports, news and other correspondence; Assist in writing, editing, and proofreading documents, such letters, memos, reports and manuscripts; Assist in coordinating video conferences Order supplies, manage stocks, and keep inventory up-to-date; maintain office equipment Assist in planning special projects, program, grand rounds, conferences, travel, events, etc. Arrange travel plans, itineraries and agendas and compile documents for meetings. Cross-coverage for Pediatric Endocrinology. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Any one or any combination totaling one (1) year (12 months), from the categories below: A. Work experience comparable to that performed at the Medical Office Assistant level or in other positions of comparable responsibility. B. Work experience in a health care facility such as a doctor's, dentist's, or hospital's office; which involved record keeping, working with the public, direct patient contact, answering telephones, and working with medical terminology. C. Graduation from an accredited medical secretarial or paramedical program, such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, or medical secretary. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17100?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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