What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant I - Health Clinics - El Paso, TX position at UTHealth Houston?
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
We are seeking a Full-Time Research Assistant to join the UTHealth School of Public Health - El Paso Regional Campus. In this position, you will work under the direction of the Research Coordinator and Clinic Facilitator charged with implementing a randomized controlled trial testing facilitator-driven implementation strategies in Federally Qualified Health Centers in Texas. You'll support research activities, trainings, and provide technical support to the clinical practices participating. We seek to hire an experienced individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing the support needed to implement the study intervention and improve HPV vaccination uptake.
This position offers a hybrid schedule with the flexibility of remote and in-office work at UTHealth Houston, El Paso Regional Campus (5130 Gtwy Blvd E, El Paso, TX 79905). This position requires reliable transportation to drive to local study sites in El Paso. Additionally, the candidate must be able to fly to other study sites in Houston, Galveston, and San Antonio as needed (travel is covered).
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Conducts assessments of current clinical processes and assist with reporting findings.
- Maintains records and documentation required related to areas of responsibility; and reviews documentation to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
- Prepares reports and assures appropriate tracking of program participants.
- Assists with coordination and management of a provider and staff education program in order to ensure the achievement of its assigned goals and objectives.
- Schedules deliveries of teaching aids, materials, and other necessary education tools in a timely manner to ensure the desired educational and training services.
- Coordinates ongoing continuous improvement efforts related to areas of responsibility noted above.
- Communicates on-going metrics, areas of success, opportunities for improvement, and recommended plans of action to project leadership.
- Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- General knowledge of research fields.
- Bilingual (English/ Spanish) is highly preferred.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
- Previous experience in Public Health, working with marginalized communities, and/or familiarity with data collection methods is highly preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
