Research Associate - Outpatient Clinics

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Job Summary

The position will support the implementation and expansion of the Autoimmunity Screening for Kids (ASK) project at Denver Health locations which provides screening to children and opportunities for further intervention for two autoimmune diseases recognizable in childhood - type 1 diabetes (T1D) and celiac disease (CD). Primary responsibilities will be to:

1) Offer onsite ASK screening at Denver Health clinics. This includes developing positive relationships with Denver Health clinics offering screening, offer ASK screening to patients, administering informed consent, and coordinate with laboratories that draw and result blood samples.

2) Support the expansion of ASK screening into standard clinical practice at select clinics. This includes supporting providers and medical assistants in streamlining their recruitment and screening processes and troubleshooting issues.

3) Complete administrative work. This includes documentation of activities, uploading consent forms into Electronic Health Records (EHR), electronically messaging patients with upcoming visits, participating in team meetings and strategic planning, and other duties to ensure the success of the ASK program.

The Research Associate will be an essential team member in active clinical research and/or quality improvement work being conducted at Denver Health (DHHA). Under supervision, the Research Associate conducts various research-related activities on projects that focus on a variety of topics related to health- and healthcare services. The Research Associate may be required to support multiple projects at different locations, such as the DHHA main campus, community clinics and urgent outpatient settings. To be successful in this role, the candidate should possess strong organizational skills, a desire for team improvement and growth, and robust interpersonal skills. The below responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of this role and should not be construed as a holistic list. General responsibilities include subject-related activities, data collection, entry, and management, and data analysis, reporting, and dissemination. Additional duties may include assisting with literature reviews and regulatory submissions and acting as point of contact for study participants.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts subject-related activities, such as screening and consenting for recruitment, conducting chart review, collecting samples, patient navigation and scheduling, performing subject interviews, facilitating focus groups and tracking outcomes. (15%)
• Maintains clear, concise, and organized records. (15%)
• Exercises confidentiality regarding patient and other sensitive information. (15%)
• Ensures eligibility while treating participants with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect. (15%)
• Acts as primary point of contact for study participants. Assists with data management activities, including collection and entry, and assessment for accuracy, integrity, and intervention fidelity. (10%)
• Assists in database management, analysis and reporting, and disseminating results. (5%)
• Performs literature reviews, which may include literature searches, organizing results and summarizing findings. (5%)
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of all regulatory documentation. (5%)
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues. (5%)
• Adheres to all protocol, policy, and regulatory requirements required to conduct human subjects research, including training requirements for COMIRB and CITI. (5%)
• Remains aware of ways to improve team processes and brings them to leadership's attention, aligning with DHHA's Lean management principles. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree (or two years of related experience) strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Research experience

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with investigators, staff, students and participants.
• Must be comfortable working with diverse populations.
• Sound organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible and punctual individual.
• Knowledge of the study to ensure adherence to all aspects of the study protocol.
• Knowledge of protocol adherence and advanced research practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for study protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, learn research methods, and apply general research best practices.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.