Job Description

Position Title:

Pharmacy Practice Research Assistant

Location:

Grand Rapids (Pharmacy)

Department:

37004 - Pharmacy Practice

Advertised Salary:

$37,000 - $44,000. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: 

Temporary

Part-Time/Full-Time:

Full-Time

Union Group:

Clerical-Technical Association (MEA-NEA)

Term of Position:

12 Month

At Will/Just Cause:

At Will

Summary of Position:

• This position is a full-time, temporary, grant funded position ending 12/31/25. If the grant funding is extended, there is a potential the position could be extended as well in 12-month intervals.
• The successful candidate hired for this position will provide responsible, independent secretarial support requiring independent interpretation of the policies and procedures of a major unit related work areas.
• The candidate will coordinate meetings and communications with research partners and team members.
• The candidate will assist with tracking grants and expenses for our unit.
• The anticipated start date for this position is March of 2025. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Position Type:

Staff

Required Education:

• Satisfactory of two/three years of college or equivalent.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Equivalency for education is two years of work experience equals one year of education.

Required Work Experience:

• At least two years prior work experience to include advanced bookkeeping, office supervisory responsibility, and public contact where tact and diplomacy are required.
• Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Repetitive movement

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

• At least two years of prior experience with Web Development Tools, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience with medical billing and coding terms and software is desirable.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate intra-unit operations, procedures and activities with personnel to maintain consistency in the application of policies and procedures.
• Answer inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources, and provide explanation and interpretation of the policies, practices and procedures of the research group.
• Review and interpret incoming mail and assemble files and other related materials to facilitate response by supervisor.
• Initiate correspondence requiring and understanding of the unit’s activities, policies and procedures.
• Collect and tabulate complex data from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Publish quarterly newsletter/electronic communication for partners.
• Update content on the group’s webpage.
• Monitor budget and maintain related records and reports for the research group.
• Produce correspondence, reports and other documents utilizing a computer to access various software programs and systems.
• Input, retrieve, download, merge and output information utilizing a computer to access various software programs and systems.
• Regularly deal with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Abstract information from books, professional journals, reports and other source documents.
• Train and direct student workers.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain the confidentiality of designated information.
• Reports to immediate supervisor.
• Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review, revise and/or develop brochures, announcements, etc. for special events.
• Provide back-up assistance for other clerical positions.
• Attend meetings and conferences in absence of supervisor.
• Help organize professional meetings, conferences, and board meetings.

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a variety of situations.
• Input, retrieve, download, merge and output information from software programs and systems.
• Operate a variety of office machines and equipment such as; computer, facsimile, dictation equipment, multi-line telephone, copier, and calculator, to include making minor adjustments (requires some mechanical aptitude).
• Perform basic mathematical operations with accuracy.
• Plan, organize and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Supervise, direct and train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
• Use computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Utilize the rules of proper grammar, correct spelling and punctuation, and correct arrangement of information.
• Demonstrated commitment, experience, and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Sensitivity to non-technical clients.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript demonstrating satisfactory completion of two to three years college if applicable. If you do not have a transcript, please write a justification explaining how your work experience is equivalent to the required education and attach that justification in lieu of the transcript.
• Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required t submit an official transcript (if applicable).

Initial Application Review Date:

March 10, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?:

Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence.  Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at  ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit:  Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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