Admin Assistant 3 (Hand/Research)

Oversees and/or performs a range of diverse administrative activities for the
Orthopaedic department. Serves as a central point of liaison for the day to day activities between Research and the Orthopaedic Hand Dept. Research is overseen by Dr. Mercer and
therefore takes extra coordination of her schedule with the activities of both.

Coordinates weekly meetings of Hand Docs and of Research with Dr. Mercer. Coordinates speaking events and makes travel arrangements, (transportation and hotel accommodations), on a regular basis. Schedules appointments and maintains calendars; schedules, coordinates and facilitates meetings, facilities usage.

Utilizes knowledge and understanding of underlying operational issues to create, compose & edit technical and/or administrative correspondence and documentation. This is especially vital in the compilation of statistics and submission of Clinical research studies to IRB & SPO.

Works closely with research to track, organize, process and submit data to produce our high quality Annual Research Journal which is recognized on local, regional, national and international levels.

Provides and/oversees support activities for unit such as answering telephones, assisting and resolving problems and inquiries, review and control of both incoming and outgoing correspondence, and follow-up on operational commitments.

Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Microsoft 2013 or later.
• Experience in physician or clinic setting
• Abilty to communicate clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing
• Powerchart experience to research patient information.
• Experience with Research and IRB, SPO, Office
• Ability to Update Budgets in Excel.
• Familiarity with UNM Orthopaedics.

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