Research Health Educator

Position Description:

We’re looking for those individuals—the creative thinkers and innovation seekers—who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of  Research Health Educator you will beworking in the Center for Advancing Population.

Purpose

Function as a Research Health Educator delivering protocol driven health education interventions to study

participants within the Center for Advancing Population Science.

Primary Functions

In this role, you will be an integral member of the Center for Advancing Population Science, serving as a

Research Health Educator, delivering protocol driven health education interventions to study participants (via

face-to-face, telephone or videoconferencing technology as appropriate). The ideal candidate will practice

strategic thinking, attention to detail, be dependable, enjoy working in a highly collaborative setting, and remain

flexible in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include: 

• Deliver protocol driven health education interventions to study participants.
• Schedule and coordinate sessions, attend and participate in supervision sessions, record sessions as directed, and perform research health educator data collection during initial visit and follow-up sessions.
• Organize and remind study participants of upcoming appointments.
• Train study participants on key elements of study protocol.
• Monitor study participant adherence to key elements of the study protocol.
• Assist with multiple research grants as needed with tasks to support PI in writing and presenting research reports and research protocols.
• Perform duties needed including case management and decision-making and work collaboratively with other center personnel to achieve goals of research studies.
• Serve as liaison to various team members to ensure smooth running of research projects. Track and monitor adverse patient outcomes.
• Provide health education to community sites, establish and nurture community partnerships, work with designated community sites to advance research, education, and training mission of the center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, clinical judgement, documentation, records management, and cultural awareness.

Building trust, collaboration, decision-making skills, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

Customer focus, Interpersonal, empathy, listening, and patience.

Preferred Schedule:
Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education:         Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Required Experience:        2 years

Field:                                              Nursing, Social Work, Counseling

Certification:                                    Field Licensure

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. 

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers  

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine.  MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion . 

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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