Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm
Work Location: Quality Division, Jefferson Towers

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

General Responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision, provides diverse, complex and often confidential administrative and support services to an executive. Work requires independent judgment and initiative on assignments that are sensitive in nature and demonstrated ability to deal with high level contacts inside and outside the institution. May perform special assignments such as researching information, compiling reports and special projects and events as directed. Requires knowledge of organization policy and procedure and high level of technical skill. May act as office manager. May monitor financial, budgetary and personnel processes. May be responsible for event planning.

Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Knowledge of medical terminology may be preferred in some areas.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

Training and certification in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies may be required in some areas.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.