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Medical School Staff Group Definitions

Medical School Staff Group Definitions
There are six staff groups (Professional and Administrative, Office, Technical, Allied Health, Service/Maintenance and Nurses), or job families, in the Medical School. As of Fall 2001, there were 2,613 staff in the Medical School.

1. Professional/Administrative (P/A) Classifications
These classifications include management and staff positions in a specific occupation or vocation that requires advanced training, experience and/or education to complete assigned work satisfactorily. Examples of P/A classifications are Research Associates in Health Science, Student Services Assistants, Administrative Managers, etc.

2. Office Classifications
This group includes occupations that offer office and administrative support to department staff in the provision of department services. These classifications typically require knowledge of general office practices and procedures and skill in the operation of office equipment, such as word processors, computer terminals, calculators, and duplicating and dictating equipment. Office classifications include Research Secretaries, Office Assistants, Duplicator Operators, etc.

3. Technical Classifications
Individuals in Technical occupations are trained to perform specific techniques or processes. These skills may be acquired on-the-job or through a combination of course work and practical experience. Some Technical positions found in the Medical School are Instrument Makers, Photographers, Laboratory Assistants, Electronics Technicians, etc.

4. Allied Health Classifications
This group includes occupations requiring advanced knowledge in a medical science field. Individuals in these classifications typically provide or support patient care in a research project. Allied Health classifications typically require specialized training beyond high school and practical work experience in the appropriate discipline. Titles include Clinical Social Worker, Health Record Analyst, Medical Assistant, etc.

5. Service/Maintenance Classifications
This group includes positions that support the operation of a facility or department. They are typically positions that require physical effort and skill. Titles include Stockkeepers, Postal Clerks, Custodians, Messengers, Motor Vehicle Operators, etc.

6. Nursing Classifications
Nursing classifications include positions that provide healthcare for patients participating in research studies. Clinical Nurses are examples of Nurses in clinical research studies.