Referral Specialist - Department of Surgery
Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a health-related field, such as Health Information Management, or experience and in-depth knowledge of health care systems in order to provide services that support care delivery.
Experience Requirements
• 1+ year administrative experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers, as well as colleagues at all institutional levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database applications.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing own work autonomously.
Desired Qualifications
• Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Minimum one year experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• 3+ year of customer service experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with hospital operations and/or Ambulatory Clinic operations.
• Previous experience with reports through Epic and/or PowerBi.
• Experience with the Epic System or other EMR.
Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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.
For additional questions, please contact devin-deanda@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
