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Office Support Specialist - Infection Prevention

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 09, 2025
Office Support Specialist - Infection Prevention Office Support Specialist - Infection Prevention Hiring Department: Infection Prevention Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1033809 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: July 15th, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $25.50 - 30.47 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary Supports the Infection Prevention and Quality Management Programs. Submits reports of infectious diseases and conditions for the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Systems patients to the Chicago Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Extracts information from the patient's medical record and interprets findings to supply data specified by the Board of Health within required time frames. Communicates with the Board of Health representatives and other organizations regarding data and follow-up on reportable conditions. Monitors compliance with Infection Prevention processes, tracks Infection Prevention data, maintains databases and analyzes findings. Duties & Responsibilities Complete reports and submit to Board of Health through the INEDSS and CHIMS systems. Access and review lab findings in the electronic medical record to extract, interpret and transcribe required information. Use electronic, manual or verbal routes for report submissions as directed by the Board of Health for specific conditions. Assist in organization of activities within Infection Prevention Department. Answer phones and direct visitors to the department. Respond to questions regarding communicable disease reporting from external agencies such as the Board of Health and outside Hospitals. Maintain confidentiality in all communication. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below: College coursework in any curriculum, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to the second level of this series. Preferred Qualifications 1-year previous healthcare experience preferred Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate relationships between healthcare providers including report writing Proactive in anticipating identifying and responding to risks. Ability to examine and critique patient care activities and environments Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the use of automated medical record with on-the-job training. Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) preferred Ability to review and interpret clinical data and make judgements regarding appropriate internal follow-up Experience with manipulation and interpretation of large data bases preferred Ability to successfully compete training and apply infection prevention skills accurately and independently To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15386?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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