Dr. Agarwal and her team for over past 15 years focusing on identifying novel signaling pathways that are requisite for leukemia initiation, clonal evolution, and drug resistance.  This position will be a hybrid between wet lab and computational disciplines, with a dedicated mentorship in both areas. The new team member will help lead the project focused on understanding the mechanisms of leukemia initiation and drug resistance in a context dependent manner.  The project will use variety of advanced molecular biology techniques, CRISPR methods along with single cell transcriptomic, epigenetic, and genomic profiling in premalignant and malignant models using murine and human cells in vitro and in vivo. The candidate should also be able to perform complex data analysis, along with downstream analyses using computational approaches. Applicants will need to possess strong technical and organizational skills as well as the ability to manage an independent project.   Laboratory and/or computational experience in the field of molecular/cellular biology, cancer biology or a related field is preferred. Preferred experience with flow cytometry or animal models of disease would be especially beneficial. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Achieving this position requires that the researcher has demonstrated a satisfactory track record of scholarly activity. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is capable and willing to make maximum use of excellent facilities and a productive environment.   Duties will include molecular and cellular biology assays, biochemistry assays, mammalian primary cell cultures, in-vivo models using mouse models and patient samples. Maintain mouse colonies, Data collection. Process and maintain patient sample repository. As needed, learn techniques and experimental systems to meet Agarwal laboratory research program goals.

- Triages and documents accurately telephone calls from patients including requests for medication refills, complaints, general information inquiries, and urgent health care concerns. Delivers such information or requests promptly to the appropriate providers or their designees. Other administrative duties as assigned. - Answer all calls directed to the DHC. Schedule basic patient appointments over the phone. Process calls in a timely, polite, and professional manner. Follow DHC standard work to connect new patients to the appropriate scheduling teams. - Coordinate and schedule patient care appointments and managed care as directed by physician and/or nurse staff;Serves as a liaison and information resource for physicians, and nursing support staff; Return phone messages; Prepare and mail new patient information packets; Direct patients to appropriate providers for other health care issues; Complete and route direct referrals to other clinical services; Enter patient information accurately into OHSU databases and /or into the medical record when necessary. Proper use of OHSU forms and documentation required for all patients.  - Gather and/or verify patient information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status in accordance with OHSU and OHSUMG best practices. Confirm patient eligibility for health care coverage and clarify any managed care arrangements.  - Initiates authorization requests for subsequent care. Enter all information accurately into OHSU databases and /or into the medical record when necessary. Documents in EMR as trained by OHSU EPIC policy and procedures. Has understanding and knowledge on how to create EARL shells for all patients referred to DHC.  - Has knowledge on how to schedule ancillary studies and referrals to other practices within OHSU Health Care system. Applies problem solving and negotiating skills in resolving patient concerns and problems. Follow up on pending authorizations until they are obtained. 

As a Research Assistant 2, you will be a highly motivated and driven person, preferably with some experience in cell culture and fluorescent microscopy and/or molecular biology. However, candidates who currently do not have experience in these areas but show a strong desire to pursue a scientific career in molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Duties include culturing of cell lines and primary cells, immunohistochemistry, imaging with fluorescent microscopy and image analysis. We are specifically looking for individuals that work well both individually and in a highly collaborative team.   Duties Include but are not limited to: CEDAR laboratory research: - Always exemplifies and promotes CEDAR culture - Under general supervision, participates in research execution of CEDAR program(s) and performs other general laboratory techniques - Will involve research with cell culture, antibodies and microscopes - Assists in antibody validations and fluorescent imaging. Handles multiple cell lines, follows fixation and antibody staining protocols - Perform image analysis to extract relevant quantitative information from imaging data - Provides stability and continuity of knowledge as people and projects change - Meets regularly with lab managers to identify potential synergies and reduce inefficiencies across projects - Increased innovation and problem solving ability required - Participate with some design of experiments or research studies and procedures to achieve project objectives - Acts as a project backup – must be able to fill in for multiple project needs.  This will be especially important in the early stages of CEDAR.  All CEDAR laboratory operations personnel are expected to fulfill multiple roles especially while CEDAR is growing

- Independently develops new radiosynthesis methods and some quality control analyses with minor direction from the Director of the CRR.  Responsible for most of the radiochemical synthesis using cGMP manufacturing methods.  Directly works with the Director of the CRR to schedule radiosyntheses. - Direct supervision of junior chemists in the lab.  This includes disciplinary action, coaching, team building, delegation of tasks, and managing overall performance.  Provides training and guidance for members in the lab in the space of radiochemistry, automated synthesis methods, and cGMP techniques. - Is responsible for overall cyclotron operation at the CRR, this includes ensuring safety and compliance standards are met, managing all required records pertaining to the cyclotron operations, managing and scheduling all maintenance needs of the cyclotron and corresponding vault area. - Oversees maintaining laboratory supplies per cGMP standard operating procedures. Trains other chemists in PET radiochemistry and manufacturing methods using cGMP procedures.  Also maintains and repairs all automated radiosynthesis units. Supervision of laboratory operations, including oversight of compliance and regulatory measures in the lab. - Create and maintain research document, records etc. Run and maintain instrument qualifications and environmental controls for the PET radiopharmaceutical manufacturing under the direction of the Center Director

Perform Image Analysis - Use software as trained to perform tasks - Evaluate the parameters contained in medical images and files - Record results in appropriate software - Tracking unresolved issues. Prepare and assist with documents as needed for respective projects   Administrative duties - Work in a team to manage documents in an electronic content management system. - Understand the clinical trial protocol and manuals at the reading center - Review manuals of procedures to assess clarity -  

This position will be working directly with the practitioners of the OHSU Parkinson Center and Movement Disorders Program, primarily seeing patients in a clinical setting. This position will report to the Director of the Parkinson Center.   Duties will include:  - Outpatient clinical work within the Parkinson Center and Movement Disorders Program clinics; at 1.0 FTE expected to conduct 8 half-day clinic sessions/week. Clinics will include in-person as well as virtual sessions. - Participate in medical review of incoming referrals - Participate in conducting eConsults for providers   Work jointly as a team with our providers and support staff. Educate patients and empower them to participate in their treatment plans.   As a teaching facility, expected to teach medical students and residents in the clinical setting as well as through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year, per supervisor approval. Participate in the department needs in area of expertise, attend meetings, serve on committees as directed.

Clinical Responsibilities: Attendance at Outpatient Movement Disorder Clinics at OHSU. Expected to conduct 8 half-day clinic sessions/week for 1.0 FTE. Clinics will include in-person as well as virtual sessions.   Research Responsibilities: Participate in research clinical studies within the Movement Disorders program. This position is intended to be primarily clinical in focus, but there is opportunity to develop research interests and become more involved in clinical research over time.    Academic responsibilities: Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents and fellows in the clinics and other settings as deemed appropriate by the Director. You will be expected to participate in departmental activities consistent with your position and with the understanding that your position requires a focus and dedication of time to the OHSU Parkinson Center and Movement Disorders Program.

The Veterinary Research/Health Technician 3, Equipment Sanitation Technician provides research support, health care and husbandry for laboratory research animals maintained at the Oregon National Primate Research Center; performs technical procedures as required for research on a variety of laboratory research animals; provides laboratory animals with sanitized primary housing in accordance with federal regulations and guidelines (this includes cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing animal primary housing equipment following strict protocols); provides leadership and oversight to a group of  laboratory animal equipment sanitation technicians to ensure compliance with animal welfare regulatory requirements; coordinate work assignments to meet investigator and clinical veterinarian needs, overseeing timely and effective completion of tasks assigned; and, provides instruction and training to Laboratory Animal Equipment Sanitation Technicians, Veterinary Research/Health Technicians, Laboratory Animal Technicians, and research staff, in a professional manner and with a service-oriented attitude. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on animal population and care requirements, service requirements, staffing needs and the individuals knowledge.  The animals are housed in 9 buildings and 40 outdoor enclosures, on the ONPRC/OHSU campus. The Animal Resources & Research Support (ARRS) houses approximately 4800 non-human primates, and approximately 1100 small laboratory animals, on a daily basis.  This position may be designated 'Lead Technician.'

In this position, your primary role at SHW will be to:  1) Provide Clinical Support: - Basic rooming to include only vitals, including social history, pain (no med - reconciliation, allergies)  - Perform Respirator Mask Fit Testing and reading negative PPD results  - Support providers during procedures but not able to perform independent - clinical functions such as dressing removal/application, suture/staple - removal, apply topical medications, etc.  - Check expiration dates for medications/supplies  - Turn over rooms/cleaning/stocking  - Perform Sentact duties/compliance  2) Provide Administrative Support: - Cross train in PAS Specialist duties such as answering phones and scheduling in a department that provides multiple services for many providers, all with different scheduling needs and requirements.  Will cover lunch breaks and other coverage gaps as needed/directed. - Process incoming/outgoing faxes, mail, Inbasket messages - Uses Microsoft Office such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel - High-level clerical and project support including data entry - Works closely with Compliance Specialist to coordinate pre-entrance and annual immunization tracking, data entry and mobile compliance events. - Attend Staff Meetings and Huddles 3) Provide High-Quality Patient Experience and Customer Service  - Provides excellent customer service by updating patients on delays, answering phones, answering patient questions about services - Addresses in-the-moment patient needs as directed  - Maintains clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family, and clinical personnel  4) Engage in Professional Development and Teamwork  - Uses consistent, professional communication with team members  - Flexible coverage of internal service needs, and the continuous application of process improvement methods and skills  - Receptive to feedback and coaching  - Successfully completes the required initial training and core competency assessment before or during the trial service period  - Maintains core competencies, and demonstrates continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment 

- Prepares Outpatient Prescriptions. - Enters prescription and billing information into pharmacy computer system, retrieves refills and receives refill authorizations for prescriptions, prepares prescriptions for final review by pharmacist, processes refill requests via EHR. - Assists pharmacist in technical support activities such as answering telephone, typing medication profile maintenance, paperwork and recordkeeping as assigned. - Actively engages in inventory control, checks stock for outdates, orders supplies for pharmacy and clinic from appropriate sources. - Interacts with other health care team members. - Participates in and advances patient-centered pharmacy programs to include the appointment-based program and adherence packaging.

This position will be 0.6 FTE at Hillsboro Medical Center in a general ICU. At HMC, this Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with professional critical care experience will provide night coverage in a care team model in the Hillsboro Medical Center (HMC) ICU with remote support by an intensivist via telemedicine. The appointee works in partnership with clinical and medical staff at HMC  to provide excellent clinical care and customer services to patients in the ICU. This position will work cooperatively with nursing staff to provide education, continuity, and quality improvement initiatives. The APP will also work in conjunction with medical staff and HMC leadership to provide services to further HMC’s missions and goals of bringing quality clinical care and unparalleled service to our region.   HMC ICU is a mixed (medical and surgical) ICU. The APP will develop and implement care plans following established protocols under the medical direction of the intensivist and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in the ICU. The APP will work actively with hospital and unit staff to develop and implement discharge plans for patients in the ICU and to address length of stay issues and promote health of patients in the ICU through the use of ancillary services, educational materials, and counseling of patients and families.    The APP will participate in education of nursing unit staff on protocols with the goal of enhancing quality of care and patient services, as well as decreasing the risk of hospital acquired conditions and patient ICU length of stay. The APP will participate with hospital/unit staff in evaluating effectiveness of protocols and promote an environment of continued process improvement.   Professional performance is delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulations and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies (e.g. DNV, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory agencies). APPs will be responsible to document all of their patient encounters in a timely manner in the electronic patient medical record and will be required to obtain knowledge and education related to appropriate use of the electronic health record, documentation, and coding in the ICU environment. At all times, the APP is expected to treat all patients and co-workers with dignity and respect. 

1. TEAMWORK: Cooperation, adaptability, flexibility, communication, dependability, supports team goals. - Works collaboratively with all departments at HMC and OHSU. - Establishes and maintains open communication to enhance team effort. - Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing and scheduling. - Fulfills work schedule and commitments. - Looks for opportunities to assist co-workers. 2. RESPECT AND CARING: Compassion, customer relations, professional behavior, confidentiality, valuing diversity. - Uses interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude. - Uses discretion in discussions related to staffing or personal concerns. - Gives constructive feedback in a non-blaming, positive and confidential manner. - Makes continuous effort to identify opportunities to meet/exceed customer needs and expectations. - Demonstrates commitment to understanding and valuing individual differences and fosters an environment of acceptance, fairness and mutual respect. - Understands core principles of Trauma informed practices in the work place and in clinical services. 3. EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES: Effective use of time, people, supplies, safe and attentive work practices. - Works in a safe manner. - Maintains a safe and clean work environment. - Promotes cost effectiveness through the proper use and conservation of supplies and equipment. - Identifies cost saving measures. - Reports needed repairs or potential hazards to the appropriate department as soon as identified. - Reports all on-the-job injuries and seeks medical attention as appropriate. 4. INITIATIVE: Self-motivation, takes on project willingly, acts on opportunities to improve, contributes new ideas. - Takes the initiative to identify and solve problems. - Supports improvement and innovation in the workplace. - Participates in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities. - Promotes professional development and contributes to the professional growth of others.   LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. Works toward the success of the Hillsboro Medical Center as a whole while upholding OHSU’s core values, strategic pathways, mission and vision. - Regularly communicates and demonstrates through actions the norms, values and vision of the organization to colleagues and staff. - Works collaboratively to ensure continued success in programs which contribute to Unity goals. - Functions effectively in partnership with others. 2. Ensures that customer expectations are met or exceeded through practices that use LEAN principles, tools and processes. - Demonstrates personal commitment to quality improvement. - Clearly understands and meets customer expectations. - Resolves customer complaints in a timely manner. 3. Takes responsibility for development of self and others. - Continues own education to strengthen knowledge to attain current and future goals. - Assists staff in developing their skills and abilities. 4. Builds and maintains a work environment that reflects a positive atmosphere, high employee satisfaction and competence and strong evidence of teamwork. - Makes high quality staffing decisions and effectively delegates work appropriate to staff capabilities. - Encourages successful team development by actively involving staff in planning, decision making and solving team conflicts. - Creates an environment in which diversity is encouraged and honored. - Understands, interprets and consistently applies Unity policies and procedures. 5. Communicates effectively. - Establishes and communicates clear expectations. - Models open, clear, consistent communication. - Demonstrates effective listening. 6. Plans strategically and manages resources to produce desired results. - Develops and manages an effective plan for the future direction of areas of responsibility. - Achieves results within budgetary parameters. - Complies with all laws and regulations and Unity policies in performing job responsibilities.   GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS I. CLINICAL 60%: - Provide direct clinical care for inpatients in the Unit as the attending physician along with other members of the Medical Staff. - Participate in the call schedule, along with other employed or contracted psychiatrists on the Medical Staff. - Complete all medical records meeting documentation quality and timeliness requirements as defined by HMC standards. II. ADMINISTRATIVE 40%: - Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the HMC and OHSU philosophy, therapeutic milieu structure and policies with the program manager: in line with HMC Hospital’s commitment to create and maintain a trauma informed work place and clinical service. - Develop the quality assurance plan with the program manager. - Foster growth and professional development of the staff by participating in the planning and implementation of in-service training programs. - Supervision and coordination of the multidisciplinary team, along with the program manager. - Effectively lead outreach efforts including participation in community programs and meeting with community agencies as needed to create active engagement in the system of care - Promote full compliance with all JCAHO, Medicare and state licensing standards that relate to Adult Inpatient Units. - Participate actively in administrative or clinically relevant meetings to represent the Psychiatry Services. - Develop a long-term strategic plan for the program with the manager. - Supervise other Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners on staff. - Work with Nursing leadership to assure appropriate medical services - Coordinate call schedule for the Adult inpatient service.

As a Senior Research Assistant or Research Associate, you will be part of a collaborative group working on leukemias and blood cancers. Dr. Traer’s lab works within the hematologic malignancies group at OHSU with Dr. Brian Druker, Dr. Tyner, and others. You will be responsible for working with Dr. Traer’s lab, performing experiments, cell culture, and ordering/organizing lab supplies and helping to run the lab while Dr. Traer is in the clinic. There are experienced lab members to in the leukemia research community, providing a supportive and helpful environment to do science in and expand your horizons. You are encouraged to expand your education with seminars, lab meetings, etc. as time allows. Experience with cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques is required. Additional experience with flow cytometry or primary patient samples is highly desirable. Duties will include: Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles: - We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently - We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence - We work as a CONNECTED team — We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone Laboratory research: - Cell culture experiments and maintenance of cells - Assist with media changes and drug administration during experiment - Prepare, run, and analyze flow cytometry samples - Independently participates in research execution and performs other general laboratory techniques - Provides stability and continuity of knowledge as people and projects change - Meets regularly with lab managers to identify potential synergies and reduce inefficiencies across projects - Increased innovation and problem-solving ability required - Participate with some design of experiments or research studies and procedures to achieve project objectives Data Analysis: - Perform qualitative and quantitative research data analysis, programming, database development and management, research data visualization, and interpretation of a wide variety of research data, especially flow cytometry data. - Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids to interpret and communicate data and results with a variety of programs, especially R, Excel. - Conducts data/statistical studies in support of research proposals and protocols. Maintains and develops research gathering, retrieval and reporting systems. Laboratory Organization and Compliance:  - Responsible for managing project samples and ensure project data is properly recorded and stored - Organizes program work space - Ordering and maintaining supplies for lab.  Lab Support: - Support overall lab function by maintaining and fixing equipment, ordering supplies, and troubleshooting instrument problems - Training and supervising of students and RA’s, and/or preparation of written reports and, as applicable, regulatory documentation   Additional duties as assigned by project leader or laboratory manager.

Under minimal supervision the Senior Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for clinical, administrative, regulatory, and educational research activities related to the management of patients on clinical trials within the Pediatric Clinical Research Office (PCRO) in the Department of Pediatrics. Primary duties include: coordinating multiple clinical research studies; consenting and enrolling patients, gathering data, regulatory tasks, data entry, gathering source documents, basic sample processing and shipping.  Additionally, this position will assist the Clinical Research Manager with other projects and duties as assigned.   This position is unclassified, salaried, and individual will participate in the on-call schedule including intermittent evening, weekends, or holidays.

Summary of responsibilities: The Research Nurse is responsible for the clinical research activities for cancer clinical research studies conducted at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The Research Nurse works collaboratively with other staff and provides services, as assigned by the supervisor, in furtherance of the university’s mission and goals. The primary objectives of this position are to educate, recruit, screen, monitor and document the subjects’ responses to treatment. The Research Nurse provides monitoring and clinical expertise to ensure protocol adherence and accurate data collection. In addition to direct research responsibilities, the individual is this position is responsible for mentoring OHSU or affiliate site staff members, and identifying opportunities for and implementing process improvement.   Qualities of a successful candidate: This position requires a highly experienced nurse, capable of working both independently and collaboratively with all levels of providers and non-medical research staff, adroitly balancing patient safety and research data advancement in the most ethical manner.

- Process transactions on insurance accounts: ensure account is set up correctly, problem resolution, appeals and audit transaction activity.  - Communicate professionally with OHSU Staff and third-party customers including departments and insurance companies to ensure timely and accurate processing of account transactions.  Attend virtual team huddles, meetings and trainings when requested.  - Review Primary Care, Immediate Care and third-party claims (i.e. MVA settlements, workers compensation claims), review and respond to customer Service Inquiries in a timely manner.   - Performing and documenting quality assurance reviews on transactions in departments of primary Care and Immediate Care with other departmental subspecialty cross training available.  - Prioritize assigned accounts to maximize Aged AR Resolution.  - Trending provider activity and the denials that may arise.   - Researching and forwarding documentation for Revenue Cycle Business Analysts to present to department, including updating files with current regulations, policies and procedures.   - Promote and implement LEAN processes and other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, participating in phone tree activities. 

Patient Care.  takes and records vital signs such as blood pressure, height, weight; provides patients with needs to make them comfortable such as blankets or drinks; assists nursing with tasks that fall within scope of responsibility; observes and reports changes in patient's conditions, assists with enrollment of patients with infusion pumps. Facility Maintenance. Stocks and orders supplies in designated areas; cleans chairs and rooms with disinfectant; takes inventory of supplies. Miscellaneous. Obtain blood from hospital lab when needed; performs tasks as needed and appropriate for CNA.

- Identifies, resolves and documents complex therapeutic problems, demonstrating advanced knowledge and application of this knowledge to a specific patient population. - Interprets and evaluates prescriber's orders and for accuracy, completeness and appropriateness. - Documents activities of clinical decision or medication distribution issues that are not in line with the standard of practice, require follow-up, or continued monitoring/evaluation. - Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of medications prepared and dispensed from the pharmacy - Assists in the reconciliation of medications, education of patients regarding their home medication regimens, and coordination of the discharge medication plan with the interdisciplinary team. - Documents activities in the patient medical record. - Monitors therapeutic response and adverse effects of medications to guide drug therapy. - Consults with provider when questions or problems are identified and documents activies in the patient medical record. - Appropriately reports all adverse drug reactions, drug defects, and medication errors. - Responds accurately to requests for drug information from prescribers, nurses, patients and patient's families. - Independently reviews and interprets the literature and applies this information to specific patient care situations. - Assists in the development of treatment guidelines to be used in patients with specific diagnosis. - Documents activities in the patient medical record, pharmacy monitoring profile, drug use evaluation data collection or adverse drug reaction reporting program. - Influences standards of therapy by forming peer level relationships with prescribers and is recognized as the authority on mediations in their practice area by prescribers, nurses and pharmacists.

This 30 hour/week position works closely with staff psychiatrists of the Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) as part of an integrated team model to provide comprehensive, holistic care for individuals seeking mental health services in a culturally sensitive environment. This position adheres to the Oregon Health Authority Oregon Administrative Rules 309 as it relates to Out Patient Mental Health Services. Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: - Individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy, case management, client intake, outreach, skills training and resource connection - Provides cultural and language interpretation to assist staff psychiatrists and other mental health practitioners at IPP in providing psychiatric services to Somali speaking patients - Provides clinical case management and other clinical support to Somali speaking patients and potentially other IPP patients, as specified by the director or manager of the IPP This position shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

This part-time position works closely with staff psychiatrists of the Intercultural Psychiatric Program (IPP) as part of an integrated team model to provide comprehensive, holistic care for individuals seeking mental health services in a culturally sensitive environment. This position adheres to the Oregon Health Authority Oregon Administrative Rules 309 as it relates to Out Patient Mental Health Services.   Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Individual counseling, family counseling, group therapy, case management, client intake, outreach, skills training and resource connection. This position also provides cultural and language interpretation to assist staff psychiatrists and other mental health practitioners at IPP in providing psychiatric services to Cambodian speaking patients. In addition, this position provides clinical case management and other clinical support to Cambodian speaking patients and potentially other IPP patients, as specified by the director or manager of the IPP. This position shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.