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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status
Regular Full time

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $23.35 - $35.51. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION
Assist in the synchronization of research activities under the direction of the Director and serves as a liaison between the clinicians, research staff, and other research assistants.

Provide overall administrative & study specific support for research activities including but not limited to: providing timely reports to Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health and/or sponsor for each research project as well as participating stakeholders.

Program & Communication Strategy

• Understand the required components of data collection (PROMS - HOOS,JR /KOOS,JR and PROMIS-Global -10, Contralateral joint pain, Back pain, and Narcotics usage)
  
• Work with relevant stakeholders to develop impactful outreach strategies, including frequency of outreach and customization of messaging
  
• Share best practices with relevant stakeholders and codify approach
  

Patient Engagement & Data Collection

• Enter data responses to questionnaires into the electronic database/ EMR
  
• Prepare and send mailings and emails of follow-up questionnaires
  
• Call patients to follow-up with questionnaires and enter responses
  
• Act as a liaison between surgeons and patients regarding opportunities to increase collection
  
• Assist in generating reports and summary data
  
• Assist with coordinating meetings with relevant stakeholders to review data
  

This position will contribute to Arthroplasty research through:

-Literature reviews

-Data collection & entry

-The development and build of Clinical Research Forms

-Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process for low risk prospective studies)

-Assures that research is done in an accurate, efficient manner while following all GCP guidelines.

Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate.

Facilitates completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.)

Assists in patient care coordination by assuring the completion of research specific protocols integrate well with the patient's clinical episode of care if the protocol requires

Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, ARJR grand rounds, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of Arthroplasty research.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Scientific background required. Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience. 0-2

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team with people at all levels of an organization. Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks). Superior oral and written communications skills. The successful applicant for the position will be a motivated and organized individual who is able to perform a variety of different tasks essential to achieving our collection goals. He or she will be proactive and approachable, as well as flexible, as the job description may evolve as studies progress. The individual will have access to the medical records of patients and should appreciate this privilege while maintaining strict confidentiality with all patient medical data. He or she will also have strong communication skills, as this role involves interfacing directly with patients and other essential research staff.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelors

SKILLS REQUIRED
Prior research experience

Prior Epic experience

Prior hospital experience

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and Good Technology Practice

Excellent communication skills

Proficient use of computers and software (specifically Microsoft based tools

SKILLS PREFERRED
Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.