Public Health Research Coordinator I - Cardiology
Washington University in St. Louis
Scheduled Hours
40Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the Principal Investigator and project team on day-to-day activities of projects related to quality and payment models in Medicare. The main goal of this research, parts of which are funded by R01 grants from the National Institutes of Health, is to evaluate Medicare policy and determine whether it is associated with higher quality or better health outcomes, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations such as those living in poverty, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities or frailty, and individuals living in rural areas. The candidate will assist with ongoing research activities across a number of projects related to the overall research portfolio.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Routinely implements and manages all phases of study/protocol; ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; may establish record-keeping systems; makes assessments and determinations of participants’ progress in the study and records progress into database; may analyze, investigate, and report adverse events; may make decisions as when to notify investigator of emergent issues, when to recommend stopping participant inclusion, and/or to make and/or recommend adjustment of the protocol of particular participants; works with investigator and HRPO to resolve IRB/protocol management issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate; may serve as liaison with funding or sponsoring agency.
- Routinely recruits and enrolls study participants; makes and/or participates in making determinations of eligibility based on diagnostic criteria, medical record review, and/or observations/analysis in participant interviews; develops and prepares informed consent packets for study participants; and confers with participants to explain purpose of study and obtain completed informed consent packets; explains study processes and procedures to address participant/family concerns; administers/scores tests and/or evaluates all assessments to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
- Routinely ensures timely completion of all protocol requirements (assessment, testing, procedures and treatments), including scheduling and facilitating the participant’s timely completion of protocol requirements; may evaluate, analyze, and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data of low complexity in conjunction with investigator as applicable and appropriate; in conjunction with the investigator, may prepare oral or written presentations or reports and analyses setting forth progress trends and/or provide recommendations or conclusions of the same.
- May conduct literature reviews under the supervision of the investigator.
- May assist Investigator with grant and manuscript preparations
- Routinely collects public health data under public health research protocols.
- Performs other duties incidental to the work described herein.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Analytical Solutions, Big Data Analytics, Clinical Support, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Organizational Leadership, Public Health Research, Qualitative Analysis Software, Quantitative Analysis SoftwareGrade
C09-HSalary Range
$22.78 - $34.21 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/