Description

Department:

85043 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Public Health Sciences: Social Sciences

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

We are seeking an Associate Project Manager to join our clinical research team. The primary responsibility for this position will initially involve managing the Remotely-delivered Supportive Programs for Improving Surgical Pain and Distress (RESPITE) Study and additional projects, as needed. This study is designed to determine the efficacy of eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing (eMMB) for improving postoperative pain and psychological distress among women undergoing surgery for suspected gynecologic malignancies. Example tasks that this job will require include:

• Identify eligible participants using the electronic health record, recruit participants, and maintain screening/enrollment logs
• Maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and other regulatory requirements
• Meet with participants and provide caring conversation intervention in a clinical setting
• Assist in preparation of progress reports
• Represent the study in clinical team meetings
• Draft agendas and summaries of study team meetings
• Coordinate study activities with collaborators (e.g., from our Clinical Translational Science Institute and Comprehensive Cancer Center) including:
  • Administration and data entry of patient questionnaires
  • Interventionists' and study interviewers' schedules
  • Spirometery assessment
  • Activity monitoring device management (e.g., programming, cleaning data)
  • Completion of medical chart reviews
  • Participant payment
  • Assist with tracking of study expenses and budget management

The candidate may also be asked to contribute to other research activities such as manuscript, presentation, and grant preparation. This position requires the ability to work onsite every day depending on participant needs with the flexibility to also work remotely.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Education, Public Health, Basic Science, or a relevant clinical discipline with two years survey research experience including interviewing, supervision of data collection procedures, and training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of certain phases of the assigned project(s). Translates planning and design decisions into concrete activities and tasks to be undertaken and set priorities as appropriate.
• Responsible for the administration and coordination of various aspects of the study.
• Responsible for ensuring that aspects of the study are conducted in accordance with the study protocol.
• Coordinates the hiring of study personnel and provides training, direction, guidance, and evaluation of work activities.
• Coordinates recruitment, data collection, and follow-up activities.
• Oversees and develops collection methods. Creates and revises study materials, forms, manuals, and brochures as requested.
• Develops reporting procedures and provides progress reports.
• Develops and documents quality control monitoring procedures and standards.
• Develops computerized methods for monitoring and reporting on various aspects of the study.
• Represents the project(s) to all related community agencies and organizations, serving as the study's liaison, spokesperson, and representative.
• Establishes and maintain separate billing files on specific accounts related to individual departments/sections during the course of the project.
• Orders and maintains adequate supplies for the project.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to provide direction to research staff
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of computerized data processing and statistical analysis
• Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Clean, well lit, office environment

Pay Range
$28.05 - $42.10

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Under administrative review, the Associate Project Manager performs administrative and coordination work directed toward the design, implementation, evaluation, and review of the assigned project(s). Oversees the coordination of recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up activities of the study. Requires the use of judgment and discretion in performing the assigned duties and responsibilities related to the projects.