Administrative Assistant
Tucson, AZ 
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Job Description
Administrative Assistant
Posting Number req19369
Department Speech Language & Hearing Sci
Department Website Link slhs.arizona.edu
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights This position supports the business operations of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The position is primarily responsible for: assisting the Medical Billing Manager with the coordination of insurance benefits; referral management; maintaining the electronic medical records system; checking in clients; collecting and recording cash receipts; and interacting with faculty clinicians, students, patients, and their families, etc. in our dynamic and fast-paced training clinic.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Answer Clinic Phones (3 Incoming Lines) - includes scheduling new and existing audiology patients and speaking with new Speech clients from referrals regarding needs, scheduling, paperwork, etc.
  • Checking In/Out patients - Duties includes scan paperwork, note, covid screen, permit, copy, status on schedule. Appointment prep follow up and surfing through schedule for missing items - referrals, paperwork, insurance, hearing aids, etc. Processing payments for in person and telehealth sessions. Assisting walk ins with questions and/or hearing aid drop offs.
  • Updating spreadsheets, sending patient paperwork - To Be Scheduled Speech, self-pay tracking, managing electronic paperwork system, and PCP referral fax list.
  • End of day closeout - credit card, cash, and check payments are verified in the patients' accounts.
  • Email communications with admin action required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma and minimum 5 years relevant (i.e. clinical) work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with HIPPA regulations.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Organizational Administration
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 5
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our .
Grade Range Minimum $20.33
Grade Range Midpoint $25.41
Grade Range Maximum $30.49
Career Stream and Level OC3
Job Family Administrative Support
Job Function Organizational Administration
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 5/31/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Feday Barakat
fedaybarakat@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/26/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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