50-60% Clerk III – Ocular Pathology
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is seeking an 50-60% Clerk III (GB12) for Ocular Pathology. Under the general supervision of the clinical faculty physician and Administrative Services Coordinator overseeing the Ocular Pathology Lab for the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, the Clerk III performs clerical work and patient related activities to support physician clinical/laboratory. Duties may involve the use of personal computer, computer terminals, and a variety of software and/or conventional office equipment. Key duties include:
- Performs daily work in the Ocular Pathology lab including but not limited to:
o Logging in of specimens received from outside UI Health Care
o Slide labeling, filing, pulling and maintenance of specimen slide/report files.
o Assists with picking up and accessioning of specimens.
o Interfaces with staff and referring physicians concerning patient and specimen information.
o Provides back up telephone coverage and reception for the laboratory.
o Assists with path report data entry, proofreading, faxing, routing, filing, and scanning.
o Assists with manual revisions.
o Assists with return of outside slides/blocks.
o Assists with sending out slides/blocks for outside requests.
- · Patient related activities that support physician.
o Phone messaging
o Assists with patient letter printing, proofreading, faxing, mailing.
o Assists with contacting new patients and/or referring physicians for records as needed for appointments.
o Assists with calling new patients to remind them of their appt the Friday before clinic.
- · Follows university, hospital, and department policies and procedures.
o Respects the confidentiality of patients and visitors.
o Respects staff confidentiality.
o Assists coworkers as needed.
o Notifies supervisor if ill or delayed, and calls in at beginning of scheduled shift for each day absent.
o Requests future absences in accordance with collective bargaining agreement and department policy.
o Interacts with other employees and the public in a positive manner.
o Performs projects within the agreed upon time unless an extension is requested and approved.
Percent of Time: 50-60%
Schedule: Preferred schedule Monday – Friday, Noon or 12:30 – 4:30p up to 24 hours per week. Schedule may be modified to fit candidate and laboratory needs.
Tentative Start Date: Summer 2025
Location: UI Health Care – Ocular Pathology Lab (Iowa City, IA)
On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.
Salary: $19,157.40 - Commensurate
Pay Grade: 08
Benefit Highlights: Regular, non-exempt position located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information, visit https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Desirable Qualifications
- · Knowledge of institutional and unit policies.
- · Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
- · Skill in operating office equipment
- · Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public.
- · Ability to make decisions requiring interpretation and judgement.
- · Ability to gather, analyze and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.
- · Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
- · Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
- · Previous experience with EPIC software
- · Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
Position & Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact Melissa Monhollon, HR Manager, at melissa-monhollon@uiowa.edu or 319-356-4674.
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Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Visit the website for more information: Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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