{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1eaecd8c607c4728ae03ca48","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1eaecd8c607c4728ae03ca48","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1eaecd8c607c4728ae03ca48","title":"Program Assistant","description":"Job Title\nProgram Assistant\nAgency\nTexas A&M University Health Science Center\nDepartment\nTAMHSC McAllen Campus\nProposed Minimum Salary\n$18.90 hourly\nJob Location\nMcAllen, Texas\nJob Type\nStaff\nJob Description\nOur Commitment\nTexas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.\n\nWho we are\nAs one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based health care delivery.\nWhat we want\nThe Program Assistant will primarily work in the community with specific target populations, working closely with medical providers, pharmaceutical companies, and other agencies to improve the access of medications for local residents.\nWhat you need to know\nSalary: $18.90/Hour\nLocation: McAllen, TX\nApply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume .\nRequired Education and Experience\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nPreferred Qualifications\nDegree in Medical or Health related field.\nExperience in a pharmaceutical setting.\nThree years in a medical office or health related field.\nAbility to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.\nResponsibilities\nProgram Activities\nServes as a point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to request for program information.\nConducts personal interviews with local residents and completes pharmaceutical applications for medication assistance programs.\nMaintains pharmaceutical company and client databases; keeps administrative, fiscal, and client records in accordance with required guidelines.\nAssists in recruitment of program participants.\nServes as a liaison and communicates with clinical/organization staff at host site(s).\nAssists in the coordination and organization of assigned programs and events.\nDevelops and implements project timelines and assures deadlines are met.\nEnsures participant files are handled, maintained and stored in accordance with university Personal Health Information (PHI) protocols and policies.\nTravels to various locations within the Rio Grande Valley for program activities in a personal or University vehicle.\nAdministrative\nCalls clients for pre and post appointment reminders and telephones potential clients for recruitment after outreach events.\nProvides administrative support to include calling and following-up with program participants, pharmaceutical companies, and medical providers.\nPrepares packets for programs and presentations.\nAssists Program Administrators with administrative and programmatic tasks.\nPrepares program correspondence.\nAssists with committee meetings and attends program meetings.\nOutreach and Education\nPrepares and delivers special presentations in the community.\nParticipates in health fairs, and in public speaking engagements.\nWorks in the community to establish collaborative efforts.\nData Collection and Reporting\nAssists with data collection and entering and works with knowledgeable experts in analysis of data collected for research purposes and in support of program effectiveness goals.\nDevelops reports on program participants and other special reports as required and provides logistical support.\nWhy Texas A&M University?\nWe are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.\nMedical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums\n12-15 days of annual paid holidays\nUp to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month\nAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas\nHealth and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time\nProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more\nEducational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee\nLiving Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees\n\nInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.\nAll positions are security-sensitive. 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Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.\n\nWho we are\nAs one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based health care delivery.\nWhat we want\nThe Program Assistant will primarily work in the community with specific target populations, working closely with medical providers, pharmaceutical companies, and other agencies to improve the access of medications for local residents.\nWhat you need to know\nSalary: $18.90/Hour\nLocation: McAllen, TX\nApply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. 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