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- Completes patient testing in a timely manor  - Documents charges of procedures accurately  - Maintains clinical equipment - Maintains procedure archives Other duties as assigned. 

Responsible for participating in the development, implementation, and administrative activities for a range of new and developing programs within the TRI, including conceptual initiation, strategic direction, implementation and tracking. Provides administrative support and campus-wide and national coordination and collaboration across a range of TRI areas, including the KL2 Mentored Career Development Award Program (KL2), Data Science Scholars Program, Pre-and postdoctoral training programs (T-awards) and research support infrastructure. Assists with the improvement of current TRI initiatives (i.e., TRI services portal, Profiles etc.) through continuous quality improvement initiatives. Develops and manages 1-3 program staff, and coordinates teams of faculty, including the establishment of lines of communication with key stakeholders in TRI activities across institute components. Supervises 1-3 program managers in support of TRI components including KL2, Data Science Scholars Program and T-awards. Directs activities, sets goals, establishes tracking and monitoring, and supports the professional development of TRI staff. Performs annual evaluations and associated supervisory functions for TRI program managers. 30% Responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of TRI educational activities including regular series (e.g. innOVATION, Research Fundamentals, the summer  Translational Research Innovations and Partners (TRIP) program for first and second year medical students), annual workshop series (e.g., Mentor Maters, Going Digital: Innovations to Enhance Research), annual conferences (e.g., Regulatory Conference, TRI Research Day) and other special education events. This includes overseeing the management and coordination of UAMS Continuing Medical Education procedures when applicable, and the evaluation of all the above mentioned events. 15% Oversee the management and coordination of ARresearch.org (ARR) activities, managed by a TRI senior program manager. That position’s duties include: implementation of activities designed to achieve goals and objectives of ARR. Activities include coordination of meetings, working with community contacts to allow for ARR participation in events, and coordinating logistics for all ARR events around the state (i.e., Arkansas State Fair, Minority Health Commission events, Senior Expo, and other health-related events). Promotion of investigator usage of ARR and provide data to researchers as appropriate. Prepare presentation materials and speak to local audiences on how to use and access ARR. Draft annual progress reports related to ARR activity. 10% Performs administrative and other duties as assigned, including meetings, research, and other functions as needed to support the mission of the institute.

- Employing histological techniques in the histology and immunohistochemistry. - Capable of performing all clerical/computer functions regarding accessioning, data entry, and report generation. - Capable of performing lab tasks, including but not limited to: embedding, cutting and staining specimens.  - Is knowledgeable of all equipment operation and maintenance.  - Is knowledgeable of all policies and procedures of histology and IHC area. - Conducts all tasks compliantly with CLIA, CAP and JCAHO regulations. - Cable of communicating mechanical issues with service techs, fellow techs and lab supervisor and/or lab manager. - Other duties as assigned.

- Coordinates and provides oversight of each phase of multiple projects, develops and implements systems for tracking and reporting various components of projects. - Responsible for accurately posting and reporting of expenses and financial status for all accounts.   Assures expenses remain within budget & does not overspend any accounts or available funding for the Department Chairperson. - Manage accounts in SAP in order to provide financial reports to department leadership. Assign (and process) expenses to correct account. Understand the division’s financial support and available funding. Project financial status and understand financial concepts. Assures applicability of expenses to accounts and that items are properly categorized and charged. Assures expenses meet all internal and external policies and procedures. - Work with the OSPAN, ORSP, Grants Accounting, UAMS and/or COM administrative staff as well as Dept. Leadership to obtain, analyze monthly financial reporting.   - Coordinate the Monthly/Weekly Department meetings, develop and manage agenda’s.  - Track critical issues and reports for discussion with Leadership. - Assist visiting Physicians and recruits - Gather, complete, submit all necessary paperwork to Medical Staff Organization to obtain privileges/permissions; communicate with MSO as necessary. Work with Department Chair’s office to coordinate approvals and announcements as needed. Process Travel and physician expenses and/or Honorariums that may involve official UAMS approvals and/or contracts. - Schedule/Coordinate conference calls with outside physicians, various organizations (SSO, ASBS, etc.).  - Coordinate meetings with UAMS staff/physicians as well as visiting professors/surgeons. - Assist the Department leaders and service line staff with the gathering and organization of documentation to support the accreditation / re-accreditation process. - Maintain department Process Management tools, department procedure manuals, define and maintain procedure manuals and process documents.  - Plan and coordinate events, meetings, trainings, travel and candidate interviews as well as serve as the lead on preparation for site visits and reviews. - Serves as the administrative lead to support the Department Chairperson and Department Administrator. - Performs duties and functions under minimum supervision as needed to maintain office operations. - Processes travel and purchase orders in SAP in compliance with UAMS and State Policies - Performs travel arrangements, scheduling and travel reimbursement for Department Leadership. - Manages the work of the departments administrative support staff to ensure the division travel and purchasing encumbrances by validating items are processed and/or cleared timely. - Assures licensure, dues and society payments are processed in a timely manner. - Prepares correspondence and/or grant proposal drafts in a professional manner and understands the significance of accurate, timely and professional documents. - Manages Faculty CME hours, assures timely completion of CME activities, maintains due dates and overall support of CME compliance for Faculty. - Reviews and analyzes grant financial reports and assures applicable funding guideline are met and expenses are allowable to funding source as well as projecting ending balances and preventing deficit accounts. - Assist with travel and purchasing for any research lab as needed. - Process purchase requisitions to procure grant contractors according to UAMS/State policies and procedures. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Biosciences Administration: - Coordinate and manage administrative functions for Arkansas Biosciences Institute, including purchasing, travel, and invoicing. - Develop, monitor, and manage annual ABI administration budget. Annual Reporting: - Develop, publish, and disseminate ABI annual report and separate executive summary to the governor, Arkansas legislature, ABI-supported researchers, and others. - Update and maintain ABI website. - Collect, enter, and aggregate annual reporting data from ABI-supported researchers. Collaborative Research: - Foster collaborative research with ABI-supported researchers at the five member institutions. - Coordinate annual research symposium. - Coordinate and manage special events related to bringing researchers together. - Assist with ABI-supported workshops and seminars as needed. Boards: - Coordinate quarterly board meetings. - Record board minutes. - Coordinate advisory committee members’ meetings, travel, reimbursements, and honoraria. Quarterly Reporting: - Coordinate quarterly reports to the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission and outside program evaluation team. - Other related duties as assigned.

- Determines if potential donor meets good tissue/eye bank standards. - Removes corneas from donated tissue (in-situ). - Inspects corneas using pen-light for corneal defects prior to excision. - Actual travel to and from recovery site, i.e.  local hospitals, and funeral homes for physical recovery of corneas from deceased donor (sterile procedures used). - Physical assessment of potential donor prior to recovery. - Collects medical record information. - Preparation of corneas for shipment to ALEB&L. - Responsible for sterile techniques.  - Coordinates scheduling with other responsible individuals. - Determines supplies necessary for specific procedure. - Other duties as assigned.

- Assists the public in a professional and friendly manner, performing registration of patients, patient billing, verification of insurance coverage and responding appropriately to the requirements of third-party payors.  - Processes walk-ins, create new patient charts, and access systems for orders as appropriate. - Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments by communicating accurate and complete information, maintaining strict confidentiality as appropriate. - Using careful listening and negotiation skills to resolve disagreements, deals with conflicts in a positive and professional manner. - Inventory, order, and stock supplies; cleans and maintains equipment. Pick-up and deliver mail to mailroom, ensures the waiting room is clean, stocked with educational information and coffee. - Follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines. - Other duties as assigned.

- Empty waste receptacles and replaces waste liners. - Sweeps, mops, and buffs floors - Vacuums and shampoos rugs - Strips and refinishes floors, as needed. - Cleans bathroom basins, fixtures, mirrors, stall doors, toilets, showers, vents, and stocks bathroom with soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels. - Clean areas requiring special cleaning methods (Patient beds, exam tables, IV poles, wheelchairs, carts, and surgical lighting) by use of specific cleansers, sterilized equipment, and/or disposing of contaminated wastes. - Collects and sends dirty linens and towels to laundry. - Disposal and transport solid waste. - Clean vertical and horizontal surfaces (Seating, table-tops, desk, sinks, doors, dispensers, water fountains, vents, bedside tables, IV poles, light switches, floors, walls, windows, etc.). - Clean restrooms (faucets, sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, stall partitions, receptacles, etc.) - May perform other duties as assigned.

- Reviews documents including applications, forms, vouchers, records, and reports for accuracy and completeness of information and compliance with laws and regulations, makes necessary corrections, and assigns file numbers. - Researches various data storage and/or computer records to obtain information and compiles data for reports. - Establishes document files and maintains files by updating and purging as needed. - Enters data into computer system and makes changes and/or corrections. - Composes and types routine correspondence and form letters. - Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Schedules, reschedules, and coordinates appointments - Conducts pre-registration as needed - Inputs and/or updates accurate patient information. - Processes walk-ins, creates new patient charts, and accesses systems for orders as appropriate.  - Conducts insurance verification and benefit explanation by running eligibility on patients, requesting outside records, and gathering outside medical records from referrals and files patient charts as needed.  - Performs inventory; orders and stock supplies; cleans and maintains equipment. - Picks-up and delivers mail to mailroom and ensures the waiting room is clean and stocked with educational information and coffee. - Collects and posts payments and issues receipts. - Performs ABN completion, schedules surgeries and/or tests. - Issues school/work excuses, sends out no show letters, and takes patient photos. - Responsible for blocking schedules as appropriate, canceling and rescheduling appointments as requested.  - Assists with hospital admissions and surgery scheduling. - Must be able to perform all duties of the Access Coordinator I and be able to support patient care activities as needed. - May perform other duties as assigned.

- Manages business operations of pharmacy program including oversight and development of budgets.  - Oversees and manages program operations including, but not limited to, expenditures, contract negotiations, and supply management.  - Manages and reviews performance of third party biller.  - Works directly with third party payers to ensure timely payments.  - Works closely with the medical director to develop financial plans for long-term viability and continuity of programs.  - Serve as program representative and liaison for the department as needed.    - responsible for ensuring proper compliance with program protocols and service delivery. - Works directly with the Medical Director of the Program as well as the Director of Finance to develop program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and make recommendations based on industry changes. - Other duties as assigned by division and department leadership.

- Provides a wide range of inpatient speech language pathology specific treatments, modalities, diagnostics tests and education to patients and patient families. Maintains educational levels and standards to practice professionally in the state.   - Works with, trains and educates students, physicians and other Rehab staff. - Provides written and oral instructions to the patient and/or patient families. - Assesses and inputs orders for patient diet texture and liquid viscosity recommendations, as appropriate. - Completes all appropriate documentation for patient treatment according to both UAMS Medical Center, University Rehab Department, and Arkansas Speech Language Pathology Board of examiners rules and regulations. - May perform other duties as assigned.  

The position includes teaching, research, and service to the college and university.

- Prepares treatment rooms for examination - Assists with medical procedures and examinations - Conducts patient interviews, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and phlebotomy - Performs  EKG’s, dressing changes - Administers approved medications  - Researches  and scribes physicians’ orders/accession orders for clinical laboratory or appropriate processing center - Performs administrative tasks by registering and scheduling patients for appointments, procedures, etc. using the various registration and scheduling systems.   - May perform other duties as assigned

- Assists licensed therapist in daily procedures for patients - Responsible for inventory and clinical maintenance - Transports scopes and testing equipment - May perform other duties as assigned

- Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains all components of the “Campus” electrical system (normal/emergency). Items included in the electrical system are (but not limited to): generators, transfer switches, breakers, transformers, distribution panels, industrial control systems, light fixtures, circuit wiring and driving to and from UAMS work sites. - Performs tasks that pertain to the maintenance, inspection, and testing of life safety equipment and the required documentation of such equipment (ex. generators, automatic transfer switches, & fire pumps, battery operated lighting).  - Plans layout and installation of conduit, wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and codes - Completes documentation essential for the Engineering & Operations work order system and preventative maintenance program. *This position is declared as essential and performs other duties as assigned *Follows all safety and productivity procedures and protocols

Responsibilities include registration of patients, patient billing, verification of insurance coverage and responding appropriately to the requirements of third-party payors. This position will also assist with hospital admissions and surgery scheduling. Must be able to perform all duties of the Access Coordinator I and be able to support patient care activities as needed.

- Responsible for continuous electronic monitoring of various building systems and alarms including (but not limited to): fire, HVAC, electrical failures, freezers, mechanical failures, and various other alarms. - Creates work requests from UAMS employees appropriately and efficiently to include (but not limited to): categorizing the request and routing the request to the appropriate group for resolution. - Generates management reports from the work order system and other sources as required by the Engineering & Operations Director or other Management staff as required. - Responsible for maintaining the work order system to include (but not limited to): equipment information, PM information, and employee information. - Acts as the Engineering & Operations liaison with “customers” to ensure issues relating to work orders are resolved and the resolution is communicated to the customer.   *This position is declared as essential and performs other duties as assigned

- Performs Pre-analytical analyzing of manual and automated tests in the Hematology Laboratory. - Performs Analytical analyzing of all tests in the Hematology and Coag area. - Performs post analytical evaluation of patient results, including documenting those results in EPIC. - Perform scheduled equipment maintenance as required. - Perform daily, weekly and monthly quality controls. - Perform minor troubleshooting and document as per established procedure. - Support duties and Projects as assigned by the supervisor. - Continuing education. - Learn new procedures as new tests are brought in the Core lab. - Attends training workshops and seminars – when available. - Participates in the CAP proficiency surveys. - Reviews the final critic from the CAP to improve technical skills. - Other duties as assigned.

- Accurately picks and fills medication carts. Averages less than four errors daily while picking the medication carts. - Processes and expedites delivery of STAT/NOW orders as soon as possible using Dispense Tracking. - Uses hospital wide EPIC system to track medication dispensing to unit. - Packages Unit Dose medications accurately. - Understands and handles, “Hazardous Drugs” and follows all policies related to medication processing. - Monitors and processes Pyxis Stock Outs as soon as possible. - Notifies a pharmacist when medications are ready for checking. - Fills crash cart trays using the Kitcheck system and restocks emergency boxes and trays. - Assists with pharmacy automation via Robot and Med Carousel. - Answers/Receives and prescreens phone calls. Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette. - Manages Pyxis inventory, including the accurate selection and refilling of medication. Loads and unloads medication and resolves discrepancies. - Understands how to operate all equipment (CII safe, Pyxis, load printers, fax machines, etc.). - Delivers medication carts accurately and promptly. - Delivers Pyxis accurately and promptly. - Maintains security of controlled substances. - Removes expired drugs from assigned areas monthly. - Maintains clean work surfaces, hoods, and classified spaces by using proper techniques and following policies and procedures. - Maintains neat and clean work surfaces in all dispensing areas - Pulls and labels medications prior to dispensing. - Manages compounded products (tubing, delivering, etc.) - Contacts nurses with secure codes for compounded narcotic products. - Maintains adequate stock of pre-made and frozen IV products. - Rotates stock appropriately based on expiration dates. - Processes expired, damaged and recalled pharmacy products. - Responsible for the upkeep of sterile and non-sterile compounding areas. - Other related duties as assigned.