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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Anesthesiology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time to work in Miami, FL. This position is within the Center for Patient Safety, a multi-disciplinary program dedicated to simulation-based medical education, patient-safety research, and implementation of best patient-safe practices throughout the health system. The Research Support Specialist performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data related to the assigned research studies. The incumbent also assists with the implementation of daily study activities and provides statistical support to these activities.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Establishes patient/participant screening procedures with Principal Investigators and collects data from patient charts, medical records, training checklists, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources.

• Researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data and maintains databases.

• Conducts quality assurance checks, reports on the status of research activities, and submits regular activity logs for protocol.

• Organizes and coordinates research working group meetings for study activities.

• Reviews study progress, identifies areas of opportunity, and recommends solutions.

• Prepares and updates study research procedures manuals.

• In collaboration with the PI, coordinates the planning and preparation of grant proposals

• Contributes to the publication and presentation of significant results and writes and edits material for publication and presentation; serves as main point person for their submissions to journals

• Maintains research files and responds to inquiries about the research projects;

• Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock of necessary supplies for the research projects; adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Assists in any administrative related activities including time accounting, billing and ensures they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Establishes/maintains contact with patient/participants, health care providers, research collaborators and study sponsors.

• Participates in education programming as necessary

• Performs other duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS ​

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A6