Clinical Research Professional, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine

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As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases is hiring a full time Clinical Research Professional.  This individual will provide technical support and assistance for a designated department, program, or central unit. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.  Rank is commensurate with experience.

• Intake Health Care Navigation for Ryan White: Coordinates new patient intake appointments for HIV Treatment and PrEP ensuring equal access to Ryan White program for all eligible patients; Answers HIV referral phone calls from providers, community agencies and patient self-referrals; Develop relationships with patients to encourage them to remain engaged in care; Documentation in the EMR per New Patient Intake requirements; Collaboration with LSW, community health professionals, and Intake Coordinator to proactively address potential barriers to care that may impact appointment attendance. (transportation, insurance, food insecurity, homelessness, etc); Assist with patient re-engagement initiatives; Attend New Patient Rounds every week; Collect and report data on new patient intakes using SmartForm; Assist with treatment and appointment adherence by performing reminder calls; Assist with maintenance of food pantry and providing food to patients when requested.
• Quality Assurance Coordination: Assist in the planning, evaluation and coordination of IDC Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Activities including, but not limited to, grant funded CQI and research projects; Primary responsibility for data collection of quality measures required by the Cincinnati Health Network/Ryan White Part C program; Collects and reviews Patient Care Assessment Forms and Resource Assessment Forms to obtain required data for the Ryan White Care Act grant; Utilization of EPIC and Careeverywhere to manually collect data and enter data into Careware quality measures.

• Assist in importing data files from EPIC to Careware: Completes data mismatches monthly; Participates in timely reporting of grant required data by assisting in the design and improvement of systems; Assumes responsibility for successful data submission to the Cincinnati Health Network CEO for continued funding support of the Ryan White Care Act grant.
• Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws and University of Cincinnati (UC)/University of Cincinnati Physicians Company (UCPC) policy and operating procedures: Liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments, satellite facilities, IRB, and industry contacts; May serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical and/or community expertise.
• Attends monthly CQI Ryan White Meetings, staff meetings, and ad hoc meetings as assigned.
• Participate fully as a vital member of the IDC Team to ensure continued success and growth of the unit and to ensure high quality patient care.
• Vital member of the Community Advisory Board; Provides administrative support for the CAB.
• Other duties as delegated by IDC Intake Coordinator, Clinical Research Director or IDC Medical Director.

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in a related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

MATEC HIV training.

One (1) year of related experience.

Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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