CW Research Coordinator

Closing Date:

09/30/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Visiting Researcher

Work Shift:

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.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | CW Peds Pulmonary Administration

Summary of Job Duties:

40% Faculty Support: Schedules meetings on behalf of faculty, makes necessary reservations for rooms and/ or catering, prepares meeting documents, provides transcription or minutes. Coordinates and maintains updated faculty calendars to reflect current inpatient and outpatient clinical schedules, scheduled meetings, and other events. Processes reimbursement, purchases, and travel requests into the SAP or Workday system. Reconciles physician e-fund accounts and trip-related expenses charger to the travel business Visa (T-Card) on a monthly basis, reporting discrepancies to the Office Manager. Works directly with faculty to coordinate travel arrangements or purchases and compiles documentation to submit travel or purchase requests for approval. Cross-trained to back up other support staff as needed for other faculty and APRN's. Assists with maintaining faculty CVs in FacFacts. Maintains current faculty records and assists with general administrative support. Works with faculty to support their academic, teaching, and mentor-ship roles, including those related to the UAMS Clinical Informatics Fellowship Training Program.

35% Administrative Team: Works with and assists office staff. Performs all general office duties which including phone coverage, ordering supplies, clinic. modifications, room scheduling, and other related responsibilities as required or assigned. Reconciles e-fund reports for general office, faculty, and APRN's on a regular basis. Works with vendors in problem-solving on purchasing issues. Develops monitoring and reporting systems for projects to measure effectiveness and provide updates. Provides assistance to inside and outside physicians’ offices and vendors. In consultation with the Office Manager, participates in a minimum of 2 professional development courses per year on the ACH or UAMS campus. Complies with administrative directives, standard business procedures and the Department of Pediatrics’ policy and procedures.

15% Clinic Support: Answers all phone calls regarding patient care, prescriptions, appointments, or other related issues and routes callers to appropriate personnel. Records contact information and necessary details for appropriate all patient calls, faxed prescription requests, or other communications to generate and send message in Epic. Prints all faxes and processes accordingly before distributing to appropriate personnel. Routes all referring physicians and offices directly to appropriate personnel for consulting. Provides clinic calendars regarding providers’ outpatient schedules with section staff and other necessary clinics and clinical personnel.

10% Other Duties as Assigned: Other duties as assigned by Pulmonary or Department leadership

Qualifications:

Detail oriented and organized; excellent interpersonal skills; strong problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and interdependently; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work under deadline pressure.

Additional Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.