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Administrative Assistant III

The Respiratory Care Department seeks a seasoned professional - Administrative Assistant III to proactively resolve administrative related issues as well as specially assigned projects.

Job Summary

In this role, the Administrative Assistant III is responsible for proactively and with minimal supervision identifying, addressing, and resolving administrative and related issues for areas reporting to Respiratory Care Services, a subsection within Patient Care Services (PCS), including, but not limited to, Respiratory Care Services, Critical Care Outreach Team, Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT- Ambulatory), and occasionally other PCS departments as well as specially assigned projects.

May be required to work on various tasks concurrently with the need to prioritize work as dictated by management needs. May work independently or as part of the administrative support team.

Responsibilities include :

• Schedule meetings as requested with multiple individuals, particularly senior level leaders.
• Creates presentations related to assigned projects.
• Completes all purchase orders, check requests and maintains an organized system to track ongoing progress. Understands hospital operating system to expedite and maximize efficiency.
• Processing of invoices and monthly accounting reports. Prepares and update reports and upholds confidentiality regarding financial information.
• Orders supplies, maintains form and inventory per office needs.
• Prepares spreadsheets and reports as specified and organizes copies and prepares materials for meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality on all issues related to the position, meets deadlines with professionalism and work independently.
• Process payroll
• Enter IT & Access related requests on behalf of areas of responsibility
• Maintain Dept employee files in accordance with accrediting body & compliance requirements
• Assist leadership with facilitating onboarding and new employee orientation to dept(s).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is looking for those who value :

• Achieving Breakthroughs : Service, Quality, People, Financial, and Growth
• AIDET Communication : Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You
• PRIDE Values : Participation, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited academic body is required.
• Five (5) or more years of administrative or secretarial experience is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to use personal computers and select software applications; particularly the use of spreadsheet software is required (Microsoft office Suite- Excel PowerPoint and Visio).
• Must be able to plan, organize and work on various tasks concurrently; must be able to independently prioritize multiple tasks in a professional manner.
• Must be able to interact with customers independently and professionally, both internal and external to the Hospitals; strong interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A completed Associates degree in a business or healthcare field is preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine , as a Medi cal Technologis t in the Advanced Cellular Therapeutics Facility .

In this role as a Medical Technologist, under the direction of a lab manager, you will collect, evaluate, process, cryopreserve, and re-infuse unique cellular therapy products that are vital to patient recovery and survival.

Operating within the Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Program, we support both the adult and pediatric programs, and provide our patients the latest cellular therapy products for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases.

Job Summary

Routinely performs a wide range of clinical analyses in all sections of the laboratory by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients.

Primary responsibilities include culture and susceptibility testing, specimen processing, and rapid testing to support infectious disease and immunology testing.

Essential Job Functions

Receives specimens submitted to laboratory. Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processes for analysis.

Assures proper storage and procedures for specimens that cannot be immediately analyzed.

• Conducts preliminary specimen preparations for the analytical process through centrifugation of blood specimens, aliquotting of blood and body fluids and distribution of the prepared specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory.
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information. Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions.
• Performs all procedures designated under CLIA'88 rules as moderate or highly complex testing; knows all responsibilities as outlined in the laboratory procedure manual necessary to perform these procedures with highest level of quality within turnaround time goals set by the laboratory.
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems.
• Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results. Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
• Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turn-around times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes.
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment and laboratory testing methodologies.
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory / hospitals information systems.
• Exceptional organizational ability, with attention to detail mandatory.
• Ability to work in high volume, stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience and previous Chemistry experience preferred.
• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist (MT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent preferred

Position Details

• Job Type / FTE : Full-time 1.0
• Shift : Mid Shift + On Call Weekends
• Unit / Department : Advanced Cellular Therapeutics Facility
• CBA code : Non-Union

Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.

This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine , as an Event Marketing Manager .

This position is based on-site at Hyde Park, with remote flexibility.

Job Summary

The Event Marketing Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing a comprehensive community-based events and sponsorship program for the University of Chicago Medicine and its affiliate sites, including UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial.

With a focus on strengthening brand reputation, increasing patient referrals, and driving employee engagement, the Event Marketing Manager works closely with various members of UChicago Medicine's Marketing and Communication team to execute strategic detailed marketing plans.

The ideal candidate has strong event evaluation and planning skills in addition to hands-on event management. The Event Marketing Manager will also collaborate with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, clinicians, and medical center development as appropriate to identify strategic sponsorship and partnership opportunities that raise the visibility of the University of Chicago Medicine brand among patients, referring physicians and other key stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees all stages of community event strategy and production including event conception, budgeting, vendor negotiation, speaker selection, on-site management, and post event analysis.
• Develops and maintains strategic community partnerships to help generate referrals and build an audience.
• Responsible for driving cross-functional teams to leverage the communications and processes required to successfully execute special events.
• Works closely with internal marketing managers, web team, external designers, and agencies to develop effective and successful event advertising and marketing materials across multiple platforms including print and online.
• Collaborates with communications and physician relations teams to maximize brand awareness and event attendance.
• Maintains a deep understanding of the University of Chicago Medicine's research and clinical programs by establishing relationships with the administrative staff and clinical faculty.
• Understand University of Chicago Medicine's brand positioning with the ability to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging.
• Works to develop event ideas for both online and offline, and has experience managing, producing, and promoting online event opportunities.
• Works with Marketing leaders to set budgets for community event and sponsorship programs.
• Responsible for benchmarking and implementing best practices across all community-based event activities and sponsorships.
• Evaluates event and sponsorship success through analytical and qualitative assessments.
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or public relations
• 6-8 years directly related experience in event planning and management; healthcare industry a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior critical thinking and analytic skills
• Experience managing events with a budget of at least $100,000
• Background in managing multiple concurrent projects for multiple events
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Background creating successful partnerships with cross-functional teams, including administrators, medical professionals, marketing, communications, production, design and strategy teams
• Ability to work effectively with all stakeholders, and communicate the vision of the event with C-level executives
• Understanding of branding and the ability to carry out the brand message throughout the program or event
• Must be able to demonstrate solid judgment and discretion
• Past managerial experience (at least one direct report)
• Ability to travel up to 10% locally

Position Details

• Job Type / FTE : Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift : Days
• Unit / Department : Communications Public Affairs
• CBA Code : Non-Union

Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.

This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Physical Therapist II, Oncology / Lymphedema Therapist, Full-Time Days, University of Chicago Medicine in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL

Join one of the nation's most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Oncology / Lymphedema - Physical Therapist II .

Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day.

Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.

In this role, the Physical Therapist II - Oncology / Lymphedema Therapist performs advanced / specialized physical therapy services / procedures and consultations, primarily in area of advanced clinical competency and / or specialty certification.

The PT II. develops clinical programs within area of expertise and provides training to other staff and students.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates patients utilizing the advanced / specialized test and measurements; to determine the physical therapy problem / level of function and the expected discharge environment.
• Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Establishes a treatment plan based upon the evaluation findings; and the patient / family, the referring practitioner and therapist's goals.
• Performs advanced / specialized physical therapy techniques and procedures.
• Treats patients with complex problems ie. co-morbidities and / or poor previous out-comes; consults on difficult cases for staff and referring practitioners.
• Documents findings; patient progress; and procedures performed and time required.
• Instructs patient / families in home programs.
• Demonstrates effective time management; achieves designated productivity standard.

Position Details :

• Job type / FTE : Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift : Days - 8-hour shift
• CBA Code : Non-Union
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Required Qualifications :

• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy school with Bachelors or Master's or DPT degree or verification by the APTA of equivalent training in another country.
• Current physical therapy license in the State of Illinois.
• Must have lymphedema certification.