Project Coordinator

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
COM | Peds Community Pediatrics

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
This Project Coordinator position will assist the Children’s HealthWatch staff, both in Little Rock and Boston, with the implementation, evaluation, and presentation of the Children’s HealthWatch survey instrument, other research, and overall evaluation. Responsibilities include conducting and documenting research data from Emergency Department or clinic patients/families and specifically non-English speaking families. A strong command of both the English and Spanish languages is essential. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal skills and can work well independently. If you have these skills, then this is the job for you!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health education or promotion, community health, public health, sociology, social work, or related field plus three (3) years of data entry, administrative support, or customer service or

• Associate’s degree in health education or promotion, community health, public health, sociology, social work, or related field plus five (5) years of data entry, administrative support, or customer service or

• High School diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of data entry, administrative support, or customer service required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be bilingual (Fluent in English/Spanish).

• High level of cultural sensitivity and experience working with multicultural and low-income populations.

• Excellent interpersonal and written skills.

• Basic knowledge of and skill in data entry.

• Advanced level of computer program proficiency.

• Ability to work independently and be a part of a team.

• Computer data entry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in research/interviewing.

• Strong interest in pediatric medicine, public health, social policy, advocacy, or nutrition.

• Knowledge of federal public assistance and other social services.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conducts research in English and Spanish under the direction of the research staff, adhering to protocols with fidelity.

• Screens potential subjects to determine eligibility for studies.

• Approaches all available families meeting Children’s HealthWatch criteria during their visit at the ACH ED an ACH clinic or over the telephone, secures verbal informed consent, and administers the Children’s HealthWatch questionnaire.

• Review the questionnaires for completeness and accuracy.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

• Tracks subjects and performs necessary follow-up tasks; abstracts data from ACH medical records for entry into the Boston University database.

• Assists in the development of data collection instruments and databases.

• Establishes and maintains quality control protocols.

• Contributes to the maintenance of study records.

• Verifies accuracy and validity of collected data.

• Maintains previous 6-month interview list.

• Backs up electronic data daily and secures backup drives and computers as directed.

• Consult with Boston regarding the translation of interview questions and revisions from English to Spanish.

• Orders and accounts for subject compensation gifts.

• Updates Children’s HealthWatch Resource list.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes