Student Assistant - Physical Therapy Administrative Assistant

Student Assistant
- Physical Therapy Administrative Assistant

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Position Details Posting Number G/R34732P. Working Title Student Assistant
- Physical Therapy Administrative Assistant. Department UHC-Physical Therapy. About the College/Unit/Department.

Employment Type

Employee. Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary $12.00 per hour. Anticipated Start Date 09/28/2026. Posting Date 09/14/2026. Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes.

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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…