Program Assistant

Job Title

Program Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

TAMHSC McAllen Campus

Proposed Minimum Salary

$18.90 hourly

Job Location

McAllen, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment 

Texas 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.    

 

Who we are

As 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.

What we want

The 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.

What you need to know

Salary: $18.90/Hour   

Location: McAllen, TX   

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume. 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Medical or Health related field.

• Experience in a pharmaceutical setting.

• Three years in a medical office or health related field.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Program Activities

• Serves as a point of contact for program information and coordinates responses to request for program information.

• Conducts personal interviews with local residents and completes pharmaceutical applications for medication assistance programs.

• Maintains pharmaceutical company and client databases; keeps administrative, fiscal, and client records in accordance with required guidelines.

• Assists in recruitment of program participants.

• Serves as a liaison and communicates with clinical/organization staff at host site(s).

• Assists in the coordination and organization of assigned programs and events.

• Develops and implements project timelines and assures deadlines are met.

• Ensures participant files are handled, maintained and stored in accordance with university Personal Health Information (PHI) protocols and policies.

• Travels to various locations within the Rio Grande Valley for program activities in a personal or University vehicle.

Administrative

• Calls clients for pre and post appointment reminders and telephones potential clients for recruitment after outreach events.

• Provides administrative suppor