Administrative Specialist

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.25–$30.77 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Expense Reports, Higher Education, Insurance, Medical Office, Medicine, Office Management, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmacy, Procedure Development, Reporting Skills, Rheumatology, Time Management, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Administrative Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: May 4 2026
  • Medicine
  • MedBest
  • Administrative Specialist, G4
  • 89259
  • N/A

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Job Summary:

Provides coordination of office and administrative support functions for the Rheumatology Pharmacist. Performs a range of administrative and secretarial duties, including work of a confidential and complex nature. Responsibilities extend beyond those of a traditional Administrative Assistant and include establishing office procedures, coordinating workflows, and assisting with budget monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the rheumatology pharmacist with day-to-day administrative and operational needs.
  • Obtain insurance authorizations and pre-certifications for multidisciplinary rheumatology patients in a timely manner
  • Communicate with patients, providers, and insurance companies to facilitate approvals and continuity of care
  • Analyze and evaluate office workflows and operating practices; recommend and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
  • Coordinate, collect, and prepare reports related to pharmacy operations, patient care activities, and other administrative functions
  • Assist with coordination of office resources
  • Monitor and track budget-related activities, including expenses and reporting
  • Provide administrative and secretarial support on confidential and complex matters
  • Serve as backup support for other administrative and secretarial roles as needed
  • May provide guidance or direction to support staff as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree or pertinent college level courses and three years of administrative/office management experience. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Days:

Monday - Friday Daytime Hours

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G4: $21.25 - $30.77

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management

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SUNY Upstate Medical University