Title: Research Assistant II (Scheduler Team Lead)

Employee Classification: Research Assistant II

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Position Overview

This position will support the ITR studies and projects, staff , ITR participants and ITR Imaging Center. This position will assist with participant operation during the ITR studies for department and imaging center as well as research administrative, scheduling duties and act as team lead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and skills in using a range of software programs including but not limited to

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• SPSS
• STATA
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively; perform other administrative/clerical tasks.
• Aptitude in general laboratory procedures, techniques, and documentation.
• Willingness to acquire competence in new techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

High school education Two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Job Duties

• Scheduling of participants into various research studies and clinical trials.
• Greet visitors and callers and directing them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Preparing and maintaining reports of participant throughput.
• Liaison and contact for Midtown Medical for all MRI appointments and appointment changes.
• Managing New/canceling/pending appointments.
• Pay participants for their participation in the study and maintain payment logs.
• Maintain participant tracking and reporting system for no shows, ratio, and source of call/referral.
• Interview, Neuropsychological Testing, Blood draw, MRI, Medical Exam for each participant.
• Coordinate with imaging center to ensure consistency between different scheduling systems (Ramsoft and internal Scheduling).
• Serve as point of contact between imaging center and ITR 5th floor front desk for scheduling needs.
• Serve as team lead and other duties assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8a - 5p On-Site

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.