Faculty Support Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

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 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. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The Faculty Support Specialist will be responsibile for general administrative support of assigned cardiac faculty and nursing staff include planning, organizing and scheduling special projects as directed (e.g., maintains physician calendars, tracks and reports monthly on physician/APRN e-fund spending, initiates travel arrangements and processes/closes out travel expenditures, attends to memberships and assists with correspondence, conference calls, and organizational duties as assigned).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of project management, administrative coordination, or business experience, or High School diploma/GED plus seven (7) years of project management, administrative coordination, or business experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in credentialing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating well-organized, informative, and pleasant site visits for Pediatric Cardiology faculty candidates and their spouses.
• Creating and managing Cardiology faculty portfolios (i.e., Electronic Green Books) and faculty FACFACTS Database, organizing and assisting with the research and preparation of faculty promotion and tenure packets.
• Helping all new Faculty members with initial credentialing applications and processes.
• Perform typing, copying, and distribution of faculty development reports and annual data reports.
• Tracking section physicians' licenses and certifications, as well as preparing applications for licenses, certifications, and credentialing.
• Organizing and preparing special projects such as a cardiology newsletter to referring physicians, meeting brochures, and CME's for cardiology conferences.
• Performing administrative support for assigned faculty and nursing staff.
• Maintaining physician calendars, tracking and reporting monthly on physician/APRN e-fund spending, initiating travel arrangements and closing out travel expenditures, attending to memberships, and assisting with correspondence and conference calls.
• Performs other duties and/or assignments as needed.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level