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- Research Program Coordinator I
- Department of Emergency Medicine
R-0000062898
Columbia, South Carolina Administrative, Operations, Program, & Project Management Business Operations Full Time University (UNIV) Add to favorites View favorites Job Description Summary Full-time Navigator to work at MUSC Health in South Carolina. This position will serve as a patient navigator in our department's FOCUS study; this role links HIV/HCV positive patients to a healthcare provider who can assist in further evaluation and treatment of these diseases. The position does require traveling between MUSC sites (Columbia, Lancaster, Chester, Orangeburg) and will primarily be located in Columbia, SC. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC
- Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Research Grant Cost Center
CC000977 COM
Emergency Medicine CC Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-GEN08 Pay Range 45,300.00
000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Emergency Medicine Research Program Coordinator Job Responsibilities Review reports with positive patients. Review health records to determine contact information and any current medical provider. Contact patients with HIV/HCV positive tests and inform of need for follow-up. Provide basic (pre-written) info and refer all additional medical questions to project site (medical) director or follow-up provider. 30% Establish relationships with community care providers and MUSC Infectious Disease Clinics. Provide patients with option(s) for follow-up and direct contact with these MUSC or community care providers. Works with community resources and patient to link to first appointment
- if patient has primary care, refer to PCP
- if no primary care, work with community care partners.
25% Continuously communicates with project team to keep screening reports updated. Provide information on patients contacted, patients unable to contact, patients that have made and kept their first follow-up appointment, and reasons no follow-up appropriate. 20% Coordinates, maintains and tracks the project request process. Provides regular updates to leadership on program and project status including the identification of risks, challenges and opportunities. 20% Performs other duties as assigned. 5%
Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and one year relevant program experience.
Physical Requirements:
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The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous
- 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent
- 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent
- 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.
(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
