Student Assistant - Physical Therapy Administrative Assistant

Posting Number

G/R34732P

Student Assistant - Physical Therapy Administrative Assistant

UHC-Physical Therapy

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Employee

$12.00 per hour

09/28/2026

09/14/2026

Yes

We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You ,must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.

Athens Area

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• Provides effective telephone coverage for incoming calls to the clinic.
• Responds to questions and requests, and takes accurate messages for others in the clinic.
• Forwards information, messages, or caller to the appropriate individual.
• Prioritizes communication to appropriate staff/resource and anticipates and obtains chart or additional information when needed.
• Interacts with callers and staff in a helpful and courteous way.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately based on patient symptoms and urgency of need, eligibility, and age-specific needs.
• Schedules appointments with appropriate clinician and within appropriate timeframe.
• Communicates appropriate information to patients regarding their visit (preparation, timeframe, date, clinician, parking, etc.).
• Verifies eligibility, local phone number, address, email address, emergency contact information and other demographic information when making appointment.
• Monitors appointment schedules to ensure appropriate assignment and flow of patients.
• Proactively calls patients who need to fill out questionnaires, bring referrals, or who are running late.
• Refers complex or special needs to nurse or manager.
• Schedules follow up appointments for correct provider and within the correct timeframe.
• Requests…