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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

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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