Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of liver medicine. Pinnacle Clinical Research is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research with a special focus on fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic). We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Be a part of the discovery!
Summary: Offers administrative support services to the Medical Director. Is responsible for managing the schedule and communication of the medical director. Duties include, but are not limited to, prioritizing emails and phone calls, gathering documents to prepare for meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the Medical Director’s behalf.
- Maintains comprehensive and accurate records.
- Organizes meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary.
- Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner.
- Manages the Medical Director’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters.
- Produce timely and accurate information reports as requested.
- Creates spreadsheets and presentations at the request of the Medical Director.
- Willing to travel between Pinnacle locations, if needed.
Education/Experience:
- High School graduate. Some college preferred.
- Previous administrative experience.
- Clinical trial research is preferred
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid driver's license and insurance
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions
- Written and oral communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- People skills including possessing a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
- Ability to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Foxfire, and web-based enterprise solutions software.
Work Environment and Physical demands:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in an office or a clinical environment.
- Weekend or after hour work may be required.
- Occasional travel may be required domestic and/or international.
- Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
- Frequent mobility required.
- Occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including medical equipment with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.
Perks of working at Pinnacle Clinical Research:
- 401k
- Medical, dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, FSA, and life insurance
- 2 weeks of paid time off (0-5 years)
- 3 weeks of paid time off after 5 years
- 10 paid company holidays
- Tranquility Room
- Pinnacle Gym (San Antonio office)
- Scrub voucher (specific positions apply)
- And more!
Pinnacle Clinical Research is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.