This position is a collaboration between OHSU Knight Cancer Institutes' Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center (CEDAR) and OHSU's Urology Department.   The Urology Department will support the research goals of the collaboration. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented senior research assistant to aid in the collection, transport, and storage of biological samples and data. This position will support projects directed by urologic oncology providers across OHSU and the Portland VA Medical Center.   This position requires someone who is trained in or willing to be trained in phlebotomy, and become certified within the first 6 months. The senior research assistant (SRA) is responsible for the overall management of CEDAR and OHSU Urology's early detection clinical trial alongside the PI and repository leadership. This includes working with the regulatory management team to complete regulatory documentation required by the OHSU IRB and sponsor, creation of study calendars and flow charts, assisting in the verification of patient eligibility, development of data collection instruments and consent forms, data entry, assurance of conduct of protocol in accordance with applicable NCI and FDA guidelines, maintenance of study patient records and source documentation, coordinating orders and study drug with the clinical team.   The SRA may have direct patient contact, collect and process biological samples and may perform other non invasive testing such as ECGs. The study coordinator will also assist in the continuing education of physicians, residents, interns, nurses and other related personnel with regards to knowledge of clinical trials and activities. The SRA will also provide mentoring and training to junior staff, and is considered a subject matter expert regarding certain elements of clinical research conduct. THE SRA will operate under the supervision of the Urology research administrator. The SRA will work closely with urologic oncology providers and laboratory staff at OHSU and the Portland VA Medical Center as well as research staff within CEDAR. CEDAR and the Department of Urology are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism to build a successful organization by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together.

Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&Cs, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries. Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals.    Patient Care and Duties: - Observes all infection prevention guidelines. - Assists with admitting and discharging patients. - Obtains accurate vital signs and patient weights in kilograms. - Gathers and secures patient valuables. - Completes all unit specific ED tech documentation in the patient’s medical record. - Performs 12-lead EKG per standard. - Performs wound preparations and applies simple dressings as assigned by the RN or LIP. - Performs ortho splinting as directed by RN or LIP. - Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. - Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. - Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance. - Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support. - Responds to call lights.  Assures that call lights are within reach at all times. - Collects and tests specimens as directed (blood, urine, stool, other). - Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs - Records I&Os. - Provides emotional support as needed to patients and families. - Provides and maintains needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc. - Performs post mortem care as per policy. - Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards. - Provides and obtains shift reports as needed or as directed. - Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital. - Assists with monitoring of equipment alarms.  Notifies nurse appropriately. - Rounds/observes patients at least hourly, responding to all patient needs, and reports observations as needed or directed. - Performs all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and meet all dietary needs. - Provides safe and proper application, observation, and documentation of restraints/seclusion. Observes disoriented/confused patients per division guidelines or as directed. - Assists RNs, physicians, and other health care team members as needed. - Performs phlebotomy for obtaining blood specimens.

Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&Cs, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries. Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals.    Patient Care and Duties: - Observes all infection prevention guidelines. - Assists with admitting and discharging patients. - Obtains accurate vital signs and patient weights in kilograms. - Gathers and secures patient valuables. - Completes all unit specific ED tech documentation in the patient’s medical record. - Performs 12-lead EKG per standard. - Performs wound preparations and applies simple dressings as assigned by the RN or LIP. - Performs ortho splinting as directed by RN or LIP. - Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. - Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. - Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance. - Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support. - Responds to call lights.  Assures that call lights are within reach at all times. - Collects and tests specimens as directed (blood, urine, stool, other). - Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs - Records I&Os. - Provides emotional support as needed to patients and families. - Provides and maintains needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc. - Performs post mortem care as per policy. - Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards. - Provides and obtains shift reports as needed or as directed. - Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital. - Assists with monitoring of equipment alarms.  Notifies nurse appropriately. - Rounds/observes patients at least hourly, responding to all patient needs, and reports observations as needed or directed. - Performs all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and meet all dietary needs. - Provides safe and proper application, observation, and documentation of restraints/seclusion. Observes disoriented/confused patients per division guidelines or as directed. - Assists RNs, physicians, and other health care team members as needed. - Performs phlebotomy for obtaining blood specimens.

Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&Cs, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries. Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals.    Patient Care and Duties: - Observes all infection prevention guidelines. - Assists with admitting and discharging patients. - Obtains accurate vital signs and patient weights in kilograms. - Gathers and secures patient valuables. - Completes all unit specific ED tech documentation in the patient’s medical record. - Performs 12-lead EKG per standard. - Performs wound preparations and applies simple dressings as assigned by the RN or LIP. - Performs ortho splinting as directed by RN or LIP. - Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. - Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. - Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance. - Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support. - Responds to call lights.  Assures that call lights are within reach at all times. - Collects and tests specimens as directed (blood, urine, stool, other). - Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs - Records I&Os. - Provides emotional support as needed to patients and families. - Provides and maintains needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc. - Performs post mortem care as per policy. - Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards. - Provides and obtains shift reports as needed or as directed. - Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital. - Assists with monitoring of equipment alarms.  Notifies nurse appropriately. - Rounds/observes patients at least hourly, responding to all patient needs, and reports observations as needed or directed. - Performs all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and meet all dietary needs. - Provides safe and proper application, observation, and documentation of restraints/seclusion. Observes disoriented/confused patients per division guidelines or as directed. - Assists RNs, physicians, and other health care team members as needed. - Performs phlebotomy for obtaining blood specimens.

Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&Cs, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries. Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals.    Patient Care and Duties: - Observes all infection prevention guidelines. - Assists with admitting and discharging patients. - Obtains accurate vital signs and patient weights in kilograms. - Gathers and secures patient valuables. - Completes all unit specific ED tech documentation in the patient’s medical record. - Performs 12-lead EKG per standard. - Performs wound preparations and applies simple dressings as assigned by the RN or LIP. - Performs ortho splinting as directed by RN or LIP. - Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. - Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. - Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance. - Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support. - Responds to call lights.  Assures that call lights are within reach at all times. - Collects and tests specimens as directed (blood, urine, stool, other). - Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs - Records I&Os. - Provides emotional support as needed to patients and families. - Provides and maintains needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc. - Performs post mortem care as per policy. - Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards. - Provides and obtains shift reports as needed or as directed. - Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital. - Assists with monitoring of equipment alarms.  Notifies nurse appropriately. - Rounds/observes patients at least hourly, responding to all patient needs, and reports observations as needed or directed. - Performs all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and meet all dietary needs. - Provides safe and proper application, observation, and documentation of restraints/seclusion. Observes disoriented/confused patients per division guidelines or as directed. - Assists RNs, physicians, and other health care team members as needed. - Performs phlebotomy for obtaining blood specimens.

Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&Cs, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries. Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals.    Patient Care and Duties: - Observes all infection prevention guidelines. - Assists with admitting and discharging patients. - Obtains accurate vital signs and patient weights in kilograms. - Gathers and secures patient valuables. - Completes all unit specific ED tech documentation in the patient’s medical record. - Performs 12-lead EKG per standard. - Performs wound preparations and applies simple dressings as assigned by the RN or LIP. - Performs ortho splinting as directed by RN or LIP. - Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. - Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. - Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance. - Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support. - Responds to call lights.  Assures that call lights are within reach at all times. - Collects and tests specimens as directed (blood, urine, stool, other). - Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs - Records I&Os. - Provides emotional support as needed to patients and families. - Provides and maintains needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc. - Performs post mortem care as per policy. - Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards. - Provides and obtains shift reports as needed or as directed. - Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital. - Assists with monitoring of equipment alarms.  Notifies nurse appropriately. - Rounds/observes patients at least hourly, responding to all patient needs, and reports observations as needed or directed. - Performs all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and meet all dietary needs. - Provides safe and proper application, observation, and documentation of restraints/seclusion. Observes disoriented/confused patients per division guidelines or as directed. - Assists RNs, physicians, and other health care team members as needed. - Performs phlebotomy for obtaining blood specimens.

Procedures and treatments provided in the ED include but are not limited to: placing venous access, drawing bloodwork, medication, fluid and blood administration, radiography, extremity splinting and reduction, laceration repair, moderate and deep sedation, ultrasonography, intubation, cardioversion, D&Cs, sexual assault exams, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and imminent deliveries. Patient population and diagnoses vary from minor to critical care and include: chest and abdominal pain, extremity injuries and trauma, migraine, overdose, seizure, dehydration, heart failure, respiratory distress, acute stroke, acute STEMI, acute psychosis/psychological emergencies, infection, and sepsis. Patients may frequently present with alcohol or drug abuse history, and complex medical histories. The ED Team works determine if the patient requires admission or discharge with resources and referrals.    Patient Care and Duties: - Observes all infection prevention guidelines. - Assists with admitting and discharging patients. - Obtains accurate vital signs and patient weights in kilograms. - Gathers and secures patient valuables. - Completes all unit specific ED tech documentation in the patient’s medical record. - Performs 12-lead EKG per standard. - Performs wound preparations and applies simple dressings as assigned by the RN or LIP. - Performs ortho splinting as directed by RN or LIP. - Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. - Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. - Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance. - Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support. - Responds to call lights.  Assures that call lights are within reach at all times. - Collects and tests specimens as directed (blood, urine, stool, other). - Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs - Records I&Os. - Provides emotional support as needed to patients and families. - Provides and maintains needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc. - Performs post mortem care as per policy. - Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards. - Provides and obtains shift reports as needed or as directed. - Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital. - Assists with monitoring of equipment alarms.  Notifies nurse appropriately. - Rounds/observes patients at least hourly, responding to all patient needs, and reports observations as needed or directed. - Performs all duties necessary to assure delivery of prescribed diet and meet all dietary needs. - Provides safe and proper application, observation, and documentation of restraints/seclusion. Observes disoriented/confused patients per division guidelines or as directed. - Assists RNs, physicians, and other health care team members as needed. - Performs phlebotomy for obtaining blood specimens.

- Performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. These procedures include but are not limited to: imaging bone, liver, kidney, brain, infection, and tumor localization and pharmacologic / stress exercise myocardial perfusion. - Prepares various diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for patient administration. - Utilizes applications of Planar, In-vitro, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), SPECT/CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computerized Tomography), and PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography) to optimize each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient. - Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as a therapy, sentinel node injection/localization, brain shunts as directed. Provides quality Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and In-Vitro applications to acquire images or in-vitro testing, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Evaluates normal/abnormal anatomy and any related abnormalities or artifacts for presentation to Radiologist using knowledge and principals of nuclear medicine, Gamma Camera planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT physics. Recognizes and reports significant situations relating to patient care. - Participates in research protocols under the supervision of physicians and supervisor. - Provides quality multi-slice computed CT applications to acquire exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. - Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist. - Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics. - Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care. - Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills.  - Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.  - Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades.

Under direct supervision, primarily provides general administrative support for a project, team, or work unit. Similar to an Office Clerk or Specialist*. May also include some basic data entry and report generation. Maintain, restock CDE Operatories as needed. Assist in the hosting of Continuing Dental Education events by the OHSU School of Dentistry, mostly on the weekends and evenings. Duties may include helping with the registration of the course participants and providing customer service inclusive of hosting duties that involve 3rd parties deliveries and services, preparatory work for hosting the events on nights and weekends, and related tasks as assigned.

Screen patients for and obtain/record patient’s chief complaint, take accurate history of illnesses/surgeries (Ophthalmic and General), past ocular history, family history, drug allergies, and medications.  Assist physician with completing/transferring patient information to the patient problem list as required per JCAHO.  Perform ophthalmic testing as appropriate per patient.  This includes but is not limited to checking/documenting distance and near vision in adults and children with and without correction, clearly determining from patient history if the patient is needing new glasses on any given visit.  Pupillary assessment to rule out afferent defect and to check pupil size (rule out asymmetry), corneal curvature, corneal pachymetry, corneal topography, color vision testing, must be proficient in performing lensometry including reading lenses with multifocal and progressive adds, power of sphere, axis of cylinder and cylinder power, and orientation of prism and measurement of interpupillary distance.  Perform applanation tonometry, and utilize Tonopen (noncontact tonometry) to check intraocular pressure.  Perform confrontation visual fields.  Must be proficient in auto refraction, fogging with astigmatic dials, cross cylinder refinement and measurement of accommodation.   Must be able to perform cover/uncover test, alternate cover test and quantify strabismus.  Must be able to document ocular motility, presence of strabismus or nystagmus.  Must be able to perform Worth 4-dot test and Stereopsis test.  Must be able to test near point of convergence, ductions, versions and vergences.  Must be able to perform Potential Acuity Meter testing, Glare Testing.  Instill dilating and other ophthalmic drops per physician’s instructions.   Perform calibration of automated and non-automated perimeters.  Maintain a working knowledge of computerized visual field programs, and be able to perform Amsler Grid testing.  Maintain a working knowledge of disease processes that may affect the visual pathway and resultant changes in the visual field due to these disease processes.  Perform SITA and Standard Humphrey (automated) (central and peripheral)   Assist doctors during examination as needed.  Apply eye dressings, protective shields and dispense medications as directed by the physician.  Provide patient instruction, education and assistance as required.  Always be willing to assist patients in clinic areas.  Per standard guidelines, clean exam lanes and minor surgical instruments.  Prepare for the sterilization process, either sterilizing instruments utilizing the sterilizer in the Minor Surgery Room per guidelines or preparing instruments to be sent for sterilization.  Responsible for room maintenance including periodic cleaning of exam lanes.  Keep rooms stocked with appropriate instruments, as well as necessary ophthalmic drops, per physician’s direction.   Other duties:  Take ‘tech calls as needed to assist front desk scheduling team, refill pharmacy requests as per physician guidelines; fax/send glasses prescriptions as indicated.  Set up ophthalmic examination rooms, stock supplies as necessary, perform minor repairs and triage to Clinical Engineering or outside vendors as necessary.  Maintain instruments and be able to clean and properly sterilize items.  Maintain ophthalmic exam rooms and ensure rooms are stocked, and have appropriate paperwork, and are orderly and clean.  This includes periodic cleaning of trial lenses and examining lenses, ordering of linens and medications from pharmacy.  Open examination rooms in the AM and close in the PM (if clinic completed).  Provide administrative assistance and support as required, assist in pulling patient charts and making appointment reminder phone calls as necessary.  Duties include enlisting translators when necessary, procuring pre-surgery history and physicals from primary care physician’s offices, verifying patient insurance information, obtaining insurance authorizations/referrals where indicated, and handling faxes/calls for pharmacy requests.  Being aware of patient’s financial/insurance status (pay scale if patient is self-insured, and insurance coverage where valid) in the OHSU demographic database.  Assisting physician in filling out forms such as Commission for the Blind forms and forms regarding the visual impairment of patients, and other such forms.  Learn computer applications (scheduling, order entry, etc.) used in the clinic and achieve understanding of insurance authorization process.  Assist in other clinic functions as necessary, including making appointments, preparing charts, answering phones or any other general duty as needed.  Exhibit initiative and teamwork in performing all daily tasks.    Skills Maintanence:  Participate in continuing education courses and activities.  Have knowledge of and be able to practice JCAHO clinical guidelines.  Demonstrate competence in all required skills during yearly skills evaluation.   Certification:  Participate in continuing education courses and activities, maintain current JCAHPO certification.  Have knowledge of and be able to practice JCAHO clinical guidelines.  Demonstrate competence in all required skills during yearly skills evaluation.   Customer Service:  Provides high quality customer service to patients, OHSU faculty and referring providers, to include PCPs and their office staff, insurance providers in requesting referrals, and co-workers and staff as well as setting an example in training new employees.  Maintains a high standard of patient interactions skills and is exemplary in addressing patient complaints when necessary.   Participation in the Cash Handling Process:  On an as needed basis, be able to perform routine front/back office duties to include billing, quoting of deposits, co-payments and payments per all CEI and OHSU guidelines and processes.

- Provide high quality customer service to all internal and external customers. This includes communicating accurately, openly, supportively, in a timely manner, and extending special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, and fellow employees. - Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation within the department, as well as with other departments and allied professionals.  - Demonstrate respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts. Must demonstrate superior face to face customer contact skills, remain calm and resourceful during crisis management or other difficult situations, and manage standard complaint processing. - Required to learn and maintain skill with available information technology, and remain current with changes to departmental procedures and new information. - Reviews financial application and attached documentation submitted by patients to determine that all required information is provided and is completed properly. For any incomplete applications, returns with letter of explanation outlining incomplete information or lacking verification documents. Requests and reviews additional documentation of financial information regarding ability to pay, eligibility, or financial allowances. Provides information, clarification, and interpretation of financial policy and procedure to assist patients in completing the financial application and understanding the basis for decisions made. - Analyzes applications with regard to supportive documentation, Oregon residency rules, account history, and determines action based on departmental guidelines in conjunction with income inclusion and exclusion criteria.  - Assigns liability percent based on assessment and documents on the registration computer system for hospital and physician practice billing services. Mails a letter of approval with financial allowance information to the applicant, or mails a letter of denial of allowance if patient did not qualify for a discount. - Refers those patients who show potential elgibility for Oregon Health plan or Washington Medicaid to contact internal Financial & Medicaid Specialist group to assist with the application process. - Notifies billing office of the retroactive assignments of any approved financial allowance.   - Assures that the financial application, verification documents and Liability Determination Worksheet have been scanned into the document imaging system. - Maintains a database on the information and disposes of originals using the confidential recycling bin. - Gather and/or verify patient information including demographics, guarantor, emergency contacts, insurance coverage, and financial status when applicable. - Verify patient eligibility for health care coverage and enter appropriate insurance plan information accurately. Provide financial screening for low income or non-sponsered patients and refer patients to Medicaid programs or send a charity care application when appropriate.

Assists physician during cases while operating a variety of complex radiologic imaging equipment including fluoroscopy and ultrasonography within the Cardiac Cath Lab suite. This includes circulating in the procedure room, operating the imaging equipment in both adult and congenital procedures. Cross train to another service area (EP, Hybrid OR, etc).   Prep the patient and prepare supplies under sterile conditions for the procedure. Scrub in with the physician and assist in performing procedure.   Accurately obtains x-rays for the exams while being respectful to the patient’s abilities and safety issues.   Operates automatic injectors and selects the appropriate contrast agent for the patient and the exam under the direction of the physician.   In collaboration with other staff, provides patient care during examinations.   Responsible for equipment maintenance and use including, but not limited to, recognizing, troubleshooting, reporting, and documenting equipment malfunctions along with coordinating borrowing equipment from other departments.

- Provides high quality customer service to both external customers and internal customers that meets or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. This duty includes prompt and professional communication efforts, exemplary phone etiquette, flexible coverage of internal service needs, and continuous follow through. - Gathers and/or verifies patient information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status. Confirms patient eligibility for healthcare coverage and clarifies any managed care arrangements. Obtains authorizations for clinical care, procedures and laboratory studies. Enters all information accurately into OHSU database or into the medical record when necessary. Follows up on pending authorizations until they are obtained - Schedules new and return patient appointments on line. - Is responsible for all processes involved in checking patients in and out. Responsible for but not limited to scheduling return appointments, scheduling ancillary services as requested by the provider, obtain authorization when necessary. Directs patients to appropriate providers for other health care issues. Completes and routes direct referrals to other clinical services. Contact Primary Care physicians or their designees to obtain authorizations for care as required. Is responsible for managing all of the provider’s template changes, vacations and clinic schedules. - Takes accurate messages from patients including request for medication refills, complaints, general information inquiries, and urgent healthcare concerns. Delivers such information or requests promptly to the appropriate providers, Nurse Care Manager or their designees.

This position will support multiple projects under the direction of Dr. David Dorr and the Care Management Plus team.   This position will also be responsible for supporting grant preparation and research activities, as well as assisting with manuscript preparation for ongoing research projects.   To accomplish required work, the person in this position must take initiative and be productive with little supervision as well as participate in team projects; prioritize assigned work tasks based on project team goals and needs; and communicate effectively with team members about project workflow and priorities. This person must be a self-starter and able to work independently, and with a team, to make decisions in fast paced environment.  

End User Tech Support Provide support both in person and via remote access when teleworking. - Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware, software, printer issues, and other accessories, including component-level isolation and replacement. - Install and maintain new hardware and software. - Develop and conduct training for users with flexibility to learn new technologies as you train. - Provide client-side, cross-platform support for Exchange server email and calendar use, and other office, reference, and scientific software as needed, including running updates, checking cross-platform and version compatibility (especially Word documents and PowerPoint presentations), and seeking bug fixes and workarounds. - When ITG is not able or appropriate, provide support in-person and remotely, including e-mail, phone and screen sharing when needed, for multiple sites on campus. - Provide advanced support for use of core and environment-specific OHSU systems and software. - Configure and support virtual machines. IT Network Contact – Level 3 - Fulfill role as technology liaison. - Work with vendors and keep records of their work. - Oversee CARS requests; delegating as necessary (New hire CARS requests handled by HR). - Coordinate and advance technology-related projects. - Instruct on usage for services including, shared mail and calendar groups and resources, listservs, network file share access (such as X drive), Citrix remote access, VPN access, website content authoring, Box/One Drive storage, and OHSU’s ACC server access and data storage. - Coordinate departmental/unit activities in the maintenance and management of computer systems. - Implement and maintain OHSU technology compliance standards. Purchasing and Records - Evaluate routine and project-specific computing needs, make recommendations and carry out technology purchasing. - Maintain inventory and warranty information for computers and printers. - Maintain software license records, to verify compliance with vendor licensing programs. - Provide data to inform annual budget process of upcoming IT needs. Data Maintenance - Attempt to restore data lost due to system failure or operator error. - Assist users with data transfers. - Recognize signs of data corruption and take steps to maintain data integrity. - Conduct performance analysis and take action to improve system performance. - Maintain, strategize and troubleshoot department backup systems, including servers, external hard drives Department Support - Provide training on teleconferencing and video conferencing systems. - Maintain website and SharePoint content and design. - Set up, support and instruct on usage of audiovisual hardware and software for presentations, including seminars, journal clubs, interviews, conferences. Coordinate with EdCOMM department. - Manage department loaner technology Unit-Specific Needs - Lab specific support of instruments and sequencers

This position supports studies with pregnant people and their children in the areas of neurodevelopment, behavior, learning, environmental factors, substance exposure, and cognitive functioning under the direction of Elinor Sullivan, Ph.D.   We have an opening for an energetic and highly motivated full-time project coordinator who will oversee the day-to-day operations of several NIH funded longitudinal studies. The incumbent will be heavily involved in overseeing the recruitment, screening, and scheduling of study participants to ensure that recruitment targets are achieved, as well as oversight of the project, including written interactions with both the NIH and local IRB. The incumbent will oversee the project as a point of contact for families interested in the study.   The majority of duties will include: - preparing and maintaining regulatory documentation (i.e., IRB), - overseeing data collection visits with participants including biological specimen collection, behavioral assessment, electroencephalograms (EEG), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with children, recruitment of participants, scheduling visits and collection. - They will also be responsible for the training and oversight of other staff members performing these duties. - They will be in charge of administrative-related tasks for the project, including data management, data entry, data analysis, and other general office duties in support of the goals of the study. - Other duties will include assisting with budget projections, preparing project progress reports, written reports, publications, abstracts, project proposals, and presentations, conducting research of literature to develop or improve research techniques, presenting research material/findings to fellow researchers. - Essential qualifications include multi-tasking, dependability, attention to detail, and ability to work at a fast paced, timely manner. Skilled at oral, email, and written communication.  The individual must be able to interact and communicate effectively with participants, study staff and OHSU investigators and collaborators. Previous experience working with mothers and infants in a research setting is desired.  Intermediate computer experience with Word and Excel, is preferred.  Interest in mental health or healthcare is required.

- Prepare, mix and compound sterile medications, including chemotherapy, following aseptic procedure guidelines. - Maintain cleanliness and sterility of USP ISO 5, 7, and 8 areas through daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning. - Prepare and package medication and supplies for patient deliveries.  - Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication. - Coordinate patient care by answering telephone, filing, medication profile update and maintenance.  - Perform other technician duties as assigned.

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

- Financial and Business Management: Liaison with Departmental Fiscal Managers to ensure proper budgeting and financial accounting of clinical divisions, education, research and outreach contracts. Monitor and control budgets with revenue from all funding sources.  Develop, analyze and manage costs and cost data for departmental annual budgets to support all functions this also includes creating proformas for faculty recruitment.  Ensure appropriate internal controls for expenditures.  Point of contact for Faculty in matters related to: compensation, training, billing, contract renewals, and effort allocations.  This includes working closely to support all clinical, research, education and outreach functions that the faculty participate in within our Department. Works closely with Department Revenue Cycle Managers to monitor optimum collections through compliant and appropriate pricing, charge master maintenance, referrals/authorization, cash collection, charge capture, coding and timely submission.   Assist in the assessing, planning, developing, implementation, and execution of strategies and tactics to achieve optimal business performance. Ensures that comprehensive, cost efficient services and programs are developed to meet needs of customers and partners for all missions.  With the Women’s and Children’s Services Senior Administrator, regularly monitors competitor Women’s Health Services for clinical and service offerings, amenities, pricing, etc. Keenly observes local, regional, and national trends in women’s health services, delivery and emerging service/financing models in an effort to inform planning and operations initiatives. Design and review of dashboards and financial statements on monthly/quarterly basis.  Promote cost-efficient operations and competitive pricing. - Data Systems Uses expert knowledge in data systems to meet the operational and clinical quality needs of the organization.  This could include defining needs, evaluating alternatives, and developing best practices for data analysis and reporting.  Development of processes for delivering ongoing data needs is also a key component. This also includes coordinating with the physician scheduling team for development of high quality data and reporting, and also liaisons with faculty productivity reporting. - Process Improvement Develops and executes performance improvement plans as needed. Works in collaboration with leaders across OHSU.  Promotes multi-disciplinary team approach to achieving service goals and objectives.    Provides leadership for internal process improvement initiatives, using LEAN techniques or other methods.  This includes the identification of the problem and facilitating teams in the design and implementation of solutions.  Development and tracking of outcome metrics is incorporated in this responsibility. - Strategic Modeling As directed by Women’s and Children’s Services Senior Administrator, participates in the financial modeling, development and support of new clinical, education or research endeavors of interest in the provision of women’s health at OHSU.  Partners with appropriate Departments and Services to model and advance these opportunities.   Works with senior leadership and faculty in the development of operational modeling that is supported by measurable metrics for strategic initiatives.  Develops and maintains department specific resources to track overall strategy and progress on individual components.   Develop service line and care delivery models that support an integrated delivery model across women’s healthcare services.  Actively participate in Ob/Gyn and CWH business management meetings in collaboration with Ob/Gyn Chair, CWH Director, VP for Women’s and Children’s Services, Women’s and Children’s Services Senior Administrator and other appropriate leaders. - Project Management At the direction of the Senior Administrator: Utilizes strong project management skills to deliver accurate and timely team work products in the areas listed above. This includes development and dissemination of project management tools to inform other leadership on project progress and challenges.  Performs other project management activities as needed on a variety of special projects designed to assist organizations within Women’s and Children’s Services achieve operational and quality goals.    May represents women’s health at institutional committees, community meetings, and at state and national learning networks and collaboratives.