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Columbia University

Administrative Assistant - PACC

Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job Type: Officer of Administration

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hours Per Week: 35

Salary Range: $64,350.00 - $66,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Medical Lung Transplant, Program Manager, and Divisional Administrator, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for coordinating all administrative support functions for faculty in the Medical Lung Transplant Program within the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine.

Responsibilities

Serve as EPIC Superuser: create physician templates, modify faculty schedules, and troubleshoot EPIC-related concerns

Provide administrative support and manage calendars/meetings for three physicians and coordinators using iCloud and Outlook

Screen and direct incoming phone calls professionally and efficiently

Coordinate logistics for events, including venue and catering arrangements

Manage supply orders and coordinate repairs as needed

Prepare and provide patients with medical clearance letters, jury duty documentation, and return-to-work letters

Review insurance information and obtain necessary pre-certifications for procedures

Maintain office operations by monitoring and ordering supplies

Collaborate with the Program Manager on various office-related tasks

Draft and proofread correspondence and communications

Coordinate surgical procedures and related documentation

Scan patient records into EPIC and ensure timely documentation

Send provider notes daily or weekly as needed

Schedule consultation appointments and manage patient records requests

Request and mail CDs to sites or patients; upload incoming CDs for provider review

Triage incoming faxes and manage mail distribution

Coordinate clinical schedules for providers

Prepare reimbursement reports and track submissions

Handle correspondence from donors and transplant recipients

Maintain and update departmental directories

Perform additional related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training, and experience

Ability to manage multiple tasks independently

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of two years of related experience

Prior experience supporting faculty in an academic medical center

Other Requirements

Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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