Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research): Assure the safe, efficient, high quality and customer oriented management of patient care to identified patient populations, including but not limited to completing a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s status; developing, monitoring and revising, as appropriate, an evidence-based treatment plan that addresses diagnoses, patterns of disease, risk factors, and treatment alternatives; treat many common acute and chronic health problems; interpret diagnostic tests prescribe and manage medications and other therapies, provide health teaching with an emphasis on prevention of illness and health maintenance; and, refer patients to other healthcare professionals as necessary. - The APP in the Outpatient Care Unit will be responsible for the evaluation and management of individuals with postoperative care needs of a variety of surgical procedures. The practice will include, but not be limited to, comprehensive physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and required follow-up-up management, discharge preparation, patient and family education. The APP will be responsible for timely completion of documentation, including physical assessments, daily progress notes and discharge summaries. Scholarship (improvement science, research, writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): Keep abreast of changes in field and applies knowledge to identify and recommend enhancements to clinical quality, patient experience/satisfaction, length of stay and to achieve improvement that demonstrates a higher standard of care. Assesses and recommends initiatives to improve performance indicators related to patient experience, quality, and costs. Professional development meeting the expectations of ongoing certification. Demonstrates success or productivity in the field as evidenced by securing research funding, publication in journals and/or other forms of peer presentations. - APP should be willing to complete all regularity requirements and participate in all relevant clinical research activities within the program. Teaching/ Clinical Supervision: Support OHSU’s academic missions by participating in the design, development and assessment of program curricula for professional (advanced practice nursing, medicine, and physician assistant) specialty areas; including course objectives, instructional methods, learning outcomes, projects and assessment measures. Teach program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling for students; monitoring student retention and identifying and assisting at-risk students. - Deliver individual instruction to support fellows, residents, graduate APP students, and other clinical learners to support their personal program of learning in the applicable specialty area. Provide instruction and review of the practices, policies and procedures in a variety of functions; including but not limited to development of treatment plans, interpretation of clinical diagnostic data; developing orders; patient and family communication and education; management of medical equipment, electronic medical records; performing procedures, and transitioning patients to the next level of care. Assures adherence to the specialty specific protocols, best practices, quality, and organizational indicators. Provides input to the performance of the resident or graduate APP student as a provider or graduate APP student provider in the practice setting.

Language Interpretation Services - Provides interpretation between patients, employees, and OHSU staff via telephone, videoconferencing, and on-site for patients with limited English proficiency while maintaining a friendly disposition. Understands and analyzes the spoken message, and re-expresses that message faithfully, accurately, and objectively in the target language, considering the cultural and social context. Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers in contributing to successful outcomes. Language Translation Services - Completes translations projects by rendering written text from one language into another language while maintaining the meaning, structure, style, and intended impact of the original. Provides accurate translation of medical documents, letters, educational materials, and other translation projects as assigned by the department. Consulting and Education Services - Works with medical staff to promote alternative communication approaches for more effective medical treatment of non-English speaking patients. Consults and educates department management on best practices of working and communicating with LEP employees. Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to patients, staff, management and providers in contributing to successful outcomes. Educates staff and faculty on topics of cultural awareness, LEP populations, and working with interpreters. Patient Services - Respectfully aids patients in finding internal and external resources when deemed appropriate. Works collaboratively with other auxiliary departments to ensure Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients can access and actively participate in their health care. Works with medical staff to promote alternative communication approaches for more effective medical treatment of LEP patients. Documentation - Documents interpretation encounters and keeps logs related to program and operation required for accurate billing submitted within deadlines communicated by the Interpreter Services Manager. Complies with all OHSU mandatory requirements including annual TB Screening, required education, and immunizations and takes responsibility for following accurate timekeeping processes. Professional Contribution - Complies with OHSU’s Code of Conduct, core department and job specific competencies, the Interpreter Code of Ethics, and consistently performs the job duties in a professional manner. Stays involved in growing the profession by holding memberships in national and local interpreting organizations. Works with other interpreters to research best standards for delivery of services. Participates in training and staff meetings as required. Maintains a safe and healthy workplace. Customer Services - Uses independent decision-making and judgment skills to provide prompt, efficient and courteous service to all staff, patients and their families. Utilizes customer service recovery skills to ensure patients and staff have a good experience. Identifies problematic trends in patient and employee system navigations and provides proposed solutions to management for resolution. Confidentiality Conduit - Holds confidentiality of all information learned via interpreting or providing translation services. Miscellaneous - Provides support on departmental language access projects and activities as assigned by the Interpreter Services Manager.

Supports and enforces established clinical and core specialty practices, strategic nursing priorities, and transition in practice across the Inpatient Emergency General Surgery Trauma Adult inpatient Units.   The Specialty Practice Leader (SPL) is a Professional Practice Leader (PPL) who is the identified clinical role model and content expert for a program or defined area of nursing practice. They provide leadership in the integration of new knowledge and innovation within a specialty area(s) and they facilitate excellence in the provision of nursing care through the implementation of evidence-based standards of care and the Professional Practice model. The SPL demonstrates a strong knowledge base in specialty practices and systems theory and they utilize their specialized knowledge and skill to positively influence outcomes within the following spheres: individual patients and populations, nurses and other multidisciplinary team members and the organization/system. They lead programs and initiatives that are congruent with OHSU and Patient Care Services strategic plan and they contribute to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, regional and national levels. The SPL partners with the Assistant Nurse Managers, Managers, Professional Practice Leaders and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures. They adhere to regulatory standards, bargaining unit agreements, hospital and clinical standards of performance, and human resource management. The SPL implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement and conducts patient care consultation while role modeling transformational leadership behaviors. The SPL ensures a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff.   The SPLs decisions and actions are based on ethical principles as outlined by the American Nurses Association. The SPL practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics, the Oregon State Board of Nursing’s Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). The SPL exemplifies the principles of the OHSU Culture of Safety Position Statement by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.   Key Responsibilities:   - The SPL demonstrates a strong knowledge base in specialty practices and systems theory and they utilize their specialized knowledge and skill to positively influence outcomes within the following spheres: individual patients and populations, nurses and other multidisciplinary team members and the organization/system. - They lead programs and initiatives that are congruent with OHSU and Patient Care Services strategic plan and they contribute to the advancement of nursing practice at the unit/system, regional and national levels. - The SPL partners with the Assistant Nurse Managers, Managers, Professional Practice Leaders and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures. - They adhere to regulatory standards, bargaining unit agreements, hospital and clinical standards of performance, and human resource management. - The SPL implements quality and safety initiatives, engages in process improvement and conducts patient care consultation while role modeling transformational leadership behaviors. - The SPL ensures a patient care environment that supports a safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, productive, and engaged staff. - The SPLs decisions and actions are based on ethical principles as outlined by the American Nurses Association. - The SPL practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics, the Oregon State Board of Nursing's Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). - The SPL exemplifies the principles of the OHSU Culture of Safety Position Statement by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

The Therapeutic Interventional (TI) Clinical Research Assistant (a.k.a. Clinical Research Coordinator) is responsible for the overall management of clinical trials. This may include: - Working with the regulatory management team to complete all regulatory documentation in accordance with their role as required by the OHSU IRB and sponsor - Creation of study trackers and organization tools - Assisting in the verification of patient eligibility - Development of data collection instruments and assistance with regulatory - 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, scheduling and study drug administration with the clinical team - Supporting clinical care team with completion of research required tests and assessments - Act as liaison between research protocol and clinic staff, pharmacy, and research participants - Ensuring that patient billing is accurate and assisting manager and financial team in verifying appropriate clinical trial billing. Participation in patient consenting - Support and periodic coverage to and across study teams, as delegated by the Clinical Research Manager. This includes, but is not limited to: assisting with maintaining regulatory documents, patient visits and study assessments (e.g., ECGs, vitals, specimen collection, management and shipping, etc.), requesting medical records, and other study related tasks, as needed. The TI Clinical Research Assistant will have direct patient contact, process biological samples, and may perform other non-invasive testing such as ECGs. The TI Clinical Research Assistant 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.   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.

One senior research assistant position is available for a motivated candidate to join the Zhang laboratory in the Division of Oncological Science within the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The Division of Oncological Science is a collaborative and multidisciplinary division with a broad range of expertise and well established research programs in the following four disciplines: cancer system biology, medicinal medicine, cancer data science, and cancer population science.   This position will assist in research that shows how temporal, spatial, and dose perturbation of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes predispose to leukemia development and how could we use the leukemia specific vulnerabilities, including the haploinsufficient phenotype observed in patients with chromosome and copy number deletions to develop synthesize lethal therapeutics. Please check Zhang lab’s webpage (https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/zhang-lab/research) for detailed information.   Duties include: - Maintain long-term tissue cultures for experimental purposes - Plan and perform experiments related to the research goals of the project, including Molecular and cellular biology assays, flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, biochemistry assays, utilization of in-vivo models and associated techniques, cell isolation and DNA/RNA purification from bacterial cultures, mammalian cell cultures, in-vivo models and patient samples. - Maintain mouse colonies, breed mice and perform in vivo experiments - Collect, record, organize and analyze data - Read literature, data and figure preparation, attend and present at lab meetings

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. 

- Data Management: - Wrangle, clean, structure and store investigator data.  - Assist in building, populating and/or maintaining a searchable, browsable system storing raw omic and imaging data, sample metadata, data generation and data processing provenance, and custom analysis results. - Custom Analysis: - Employ best practices for omic, imaging and integrative data representation and analysis.  - Provide processed data and technical support to biostatisticians and computational scientists, helping to identify technical factors in data generation and processing and supporting development of biological conclusions that drive the next generation of research and advance human health. - Pipelines: - Assist platform development teams implementing scalable high-performance workflows to support the research community with analytical advances and to disseminate best practices to the computational community.  - Assist with documentation and user support that enable computational researchers across campus to access and re-use analysis pipelines.  - Tools: - Assist with software development, using structured software engineering best practices.  - Collaborate with team members in building, publishing and re-using high-performance open-source code.

$49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on education and experience   Night shift position with a 12.5% differential on top of base wage.   Up to $12000 Hiring Bonus (DOE) and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify.   The PIMC provides Intermediate level care for Medical/Surgical patients 0-18 years of age, excluding obstetric patients. Populations served include non-ICU Neurosurgical, Video EEG and spectrum scan Peritoneal Dialysis, Chronic trach/ventilated patients, Select Hyperbilirubinemia, Select Cardiac Surgery, and Research Patients, complex post –op patients including orthopedic spine patients, crani’s, and bladder augmentations.   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, practitioner, 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 Nurse exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.   Working Conditions: - Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Able to lift 35 lbs independently. Complies with the safe patient mobilization policy when lifting or positioning dependent patients, including using mechanical lifts and coordinating the assistance of other personnel. - Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Reasonable accommodations include corrective lenses and/or hearing aids - The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation. - Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel. - Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment.  Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax. Here are some reasons to be excited about living in Portland:   - The Pacific Northwest is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground! We have extraordinary beaches to the West and the wild, scenic, and fun Columbia River Gorge to the East. National forests are everywhere. You can be skiing, beach combing or deep in a forest in 2 hours. - It's a great walking and biking city with plenty of public transportation, a beautiful airport with non-stop flights to loads of international destinations, a population that celebrates the arts, a culture of great food, artisan coffee and neighborhoods full of shops selling handmade clothes, crafts and furniture. - Take a look at more information about Portland here: https://www.travelportland.com/

Hiring Bonus up to $10,000 DOE and Relocation Package Available. Must begin work by July 1, 2024 to qualify.    $49.16-$78.18 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience.   The Triage Registered Nurse Coordinator (RNC) is a key member of a multi-disciplinary Radiation Oncology team that includes medical providers, residents, fellows, nurse providers, social workers, radiation therapists, and various clinic support staff. In this procedural/treatment-based clinic, the Triage RN Coordinator delivers professional nursing care to in-clinic patients and functions dynamically in coordinating the care activities involved in managing patients receiving radiation treatment. This can include nursing assessment, care planning, transport organization, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, managing patient conditions, supporting stability changes, delivering interventions, and treating symptomology for patients receiving radiation treatment. The Triage RN serves as a key communication link across inter-professional teams and works collaboratively to ensure patients have a safe treatment encounter.

The TI Clinical Research Assistant II hired for this position will effectively and efficiently support the development and implementation of clinical research studies in the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine. These studies will include Therapeutic Intervention Trials which involve people who have a disease or underlying condition.  Trials could include the administration and testing of new treatments, diagnostics, and/or new ways of using existing treatments which could include drugs, vaccines, cell therapies, devices, or experimental approaches to surgery or radiation therapy.  Duties in this position will include conducting study initiation, implementation and close out activities, which includes: patient recruitment and consenting, coordinating study and conducting study procedures, assisting in maintaining records and collection of study data, preparing for site monitoring visits, and ensuring studies are maintained and conducted in accordance regulatory requirements. This position also serves as a point of contact with industry sponsors and Principal Investigators (PIs) to ensure successful execution of clinical research studies.

We are seeking a clinic RN Coordinator that provides professional, comprehensive nursing care and coordination for this complex surgical patient population.  The RN Coordinator will provide care coordination, assessment and triage, medication management and clinical support to the surgery faculty providers in the clinic setting. With faculty support, the RN coordinator will require independent critical decision making skills to assess complex patient population.   Colorectal: - Review endoscopy path reports, discuss with providers and update patient/referring MD - Review unresectable polyp referrals to determine best provider/place/time Abdominal Wall: - Review undirected referrals to determine best provider / place / time Foregut: - Support esophageal tumor board conference by reviewing outside documents in a timely manner HPB: - Provide vacation / FMLA / sick leave as noted below Bariatric - Provide vacation / FMLA / sick leave as noted below Provides resource coverage for RN – as needed for vacations / extended leave / breaks  - The RN Coordinator collaborates with other members of the RN team to ensure that patient flow is expedited during clinical practice sessions - Coordinates and implements initiation of treatment plan of care - The RN Coordinator ensures that Provider orders that result from the new patient visit are recorded and executed.  S/he also works to ensure that laboratory and other diagnostic findings are available to clinicians in a timely fashion after tests are performed.  S/he tracks the post visit flow information to ensure that plans of care are executed in a timely fashion - Triages and responds or refers inquiries appropriately.  Recognizes and reports specific physical and emotional conditions/needs/concerns of the patients to appropriate members of the health care team.  Alerts Providers to unusual observations of patients to facilitate immediate attention - Triages all urgent patient calls; triages Provider calls and assists with communication when necessary. Uses standing orders to manage patient care when appropriate - Triage result pools and assists with follow-up and treatment plans - Clarifies and accurately executes provider orders, per established protocol - Recognizes and effectively responds to emergencies.  Speaks with Providers directly in all emergency situations. - Assesses patient/family status and needs both actual and potential according to established standards. - Assists with appropriate program placement if needed. - Acts as a patient advocate, preserving basic patients and family rights.  - Demonstrates knowledge of practice specific standards of care in actual performance. - Recognizes ethical issues and takes appropriate action in the provision of care - Maintains current knowledge of pharmacology and competency in modes of administration.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a practitioner certified through the Oregon State Board of Nursing (NP) and authorized to practice within the parameters described in Division 50 of the Oregon Nurse Practice Act (Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 678) or is a Physician Assistant licensed to practice by the Oregon Medical Board (PA). The APP is credentialed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Professional Board of OHSU and other locations as required to practice in the hospital setting and to perform such procedures as authorized by the Credentials Committee and by the Professional Board. The APP is authorized to prescribe medications according to the state and federal guidelines and laws.   The APP for the OHSU Spine Center and the Department of Neurological Surgery possesses specialized knowledge and skills in the care of patients with brain and spinal tumors, brain and spinal injuries, spinal disorders, cerebral aneurysms, and other neurological disorders. Overall responsibilities include accountability for planning, coordination, and delivery of clinical services. Overall responsibilities include inpatient care and clinical support operations for the Department of Neurological Surgery. Works in partnership with faculty physicians to provide excellent clinical care and customer services in furthering OHSU mission of excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service. This position will primarily serve neurosurgery patients at the OHSU Marquam Hill site.   This position reports to (supervisor): Lead faculty neurosurgeon and Practice Manager in the Spine Center for clinical operations; Department of Neurological Surgery Chair for academic appointment; Department of Neurological Surgery Administrator for administrative responsibilities.   The duties of this position include: Clinical Responsibilities - Provide inpatient care and follow-up from admission through discharge. Complex medical patient care may include, but is not limited to: rounding on a daily basis with the faculty, developing and implementing clinical plans of care and/or protocols for inpatients on the neurosurgery service with common conditions/diagnoses/procedures; educating the house staff and nursing staff on protocols, with the goal of enhancing quality of care, patient services, and decreasing length of inpatient stay; participating with hospital/unit staff in evaluating results of protocols and continually improving effectiveness of the same; working actively with hospital and unit staff to rapidly develop and implement discharge plans for inpatients on the service and to address length of stay issues; promoting and maintaining health of inpatients through the use of ancillary services, educational materials, and counseling of patients and families; providing house staff training/education in utilization of plans of care to improve patient services and outcomes of treatment; providing and/or participating in clinical in-service training and staff educational programs for the service. - Weekend Shift Coverage: Provide scheduled hospital coverage outside of normal business hours, which includes Saturday and Sunday rounds, discharging patients, and performing continuity of care duties on a variable rotating basis, according to department protocols and policy. - General Responsibilities: Patient education, participation in quality improvement activities, program development, staff development, and provision of education and community outreach. Works in partnership with faculty APPs and physicians to provide excellent clinical care and customer services in furthering OHSU mission of excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service. Provides clinical modeling and education to departmental staff, house staff, and nursing staff. - Guidance: Provide OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery representation regarding hospital accreditation standards and provide leadership within the Department regarding compliance with accreditation requirements and guidelines in the inpatient arena. - Advocacy: Participate in quality initiatives. - Teaching: Participate in clinical in-services and staff educational programs, teach neurosurgical and diagnostic treatments to medical students, house staff, nursing staff, and other Department support staff. Additional responsibilities: - Work in teams to develop and maintain patient education material; present education materials to patients and families and ensure understanding; consult with the faculty to provide up-to-date condition-specific health care information to patients. Daily communication and problem-solving responsibilities includes prompt and professional communication to all internal and external customers, excellent face-to-face customer contact skills, crisis management, efficient use of available information technology, processing customer complaints, flexibility in coverage of internal service needs, and continuous application of process improvement methods and skills including efficient and safe prioritization of patient care needs in collaboration with team members. - Provide OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery representation regarding hospital accreditation standards and provide leadership within the Department regarding compliance with accreditation requirements and guidelines in the inpatient arena. - Advocacy: Participate in quality initiatives. - Teaching: Participate in clinical in-services and staff educational programs, teach neurosurgical and diagnostic treatments to medical students, house staff, nursing staff, and other Department support staff.

The BioLibrary Clinical Research Assistant 2 is responsible for performing research activities supporting the collection, processing, and distribution of human biospecimens for oncology research. Primary responsibilities include cohort scoping, coordination of subject enrollments with clinic staff, patient consenting, data and sample collection, processing and distribution of these resources, and maintenance of study related documentation. Other tasks may be assigned as needed to meet objectives of the OHSU Knight BioLibrary. The Research Assistant will be expected to collaborate closely with other teammates to efficiently complete assigned tasks.  

Administrative Support - Process incoming/outgoing faxes (labeling, records requests, upload refill requests, etc.) - Scanning - Process Inbasket (records requests, labs, imaging, message routing, etc.) - Patient paperwork management (questionnaires, FMLA, provider signatures, no-show letters, etc.) - Track and stock patient paperwork and brochures - Process incoming/outgoing mail - Use of Microsoft Office—Outlook - General high level clerical and project support - Document legibly, concisely and accurately Clinical Support - Technical support (MyChart, Epic, office equipment, etc.) - Attends staff meetings/huddles - Inventory management including equipment—notifying appropriate personnel when cleaning and repair of equipment is needed - Instrument processing pick up/drop off - Check expiration dates - Turn over rooms/cleaning/stocking - Maintains knowledge of life safety, patient safety, fire and electrical safety and disaster plan - Sentact duties/compliance Patient Experience - Monitors patient flow - Updates patient on delays - Provides excellent customer service - Addresses in-the-moment patient needs as directed - Maintains clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients, family, and clinical personnel Professional Development - Attends education classes appropriate to job development - 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 - Completes all required modules and updates

Develop and maintain participant eligibility and recruiting database for complex therapeutic interventional clinical trials. Identify potential subjects for gene therapy clinical trials through chart review, discussion with investigator or other mechanisms; reviews medical records for eligibility; independently schedules, orders, communicates assessments and appointments; assists with consenting process and ensures accurate completion of appropriate forms and source documentation. Prepare written analysis and reports based on prospective study participants for Principal Investigator (PI) review. Maintain expert knowledge of study-specific details including: study design, study schedule, participant population, cohort-specific eligibility criteria, regulatory requirements, and OHSU patient requirements. Conduct tests of visual function according to protocol, including best-corrected visual acuity, visual fields, electrophysiology, color vision assessment, reading speed, and others (as specified by study protocol(s)). Obtain and maintain Reading Center certification, as needed. Monitor and maintain regulatory compliance. Prepare regulatory submissions for IRB, FDA, ICH, and HHS (as required).  Draft regulatory documents and Case Report Forms (CRFs) for new and ongoing studies (informed consent, protocol amendments, recruiting materials, child assents, etc.).   Independently manage, collect, and maintain study data including: processing of raw data prior to third-party analysis, complete and submit electronic and paper CRF’s, and document research visits in EMR.   Enter medication orders for research products, imaging, laboratory tests, medications, and examinations.  Review patient medical records and document patient visits.  Measure and record vital signs in medical records.  Notify appropriate physician(s) of out-of-range laboratory results.   Develop policies/procedures to support group functionality, ensure all internal parties are regularly informed of process revisions and updates.   Record and maintain invoicing records and generate regularly scheduled invoices to study sponsors.   Compliance expectation: Performs requirements for Staff Members as outlined in Compliance Roles and Responsibilities in OHSU Hospitals and Clinics.  Carry out job responsibilities in an ethical, effective, and professional manner. Report potential compliance problems using the reporting processes as outlined in the Code of Conduct.   Model ethical and appropriate behavior, professional standards, compliance, and personal integrity.  Understand and comply with the Code of Conduct, OHSU and departmental policies and procedures, applicable rules, regulations, etc.  Documents in medical record all patient care services delivered in support of third party bills.  Processes billings for hospital and clinic charges in accordance with HCFA, Medicaid, Champus and all commercial and managed care carriers.  Assures departmental compliance with all applicable third party payer regulations and contracts.  Adheres to all Casey Eye Institute Service Excellence standards and expectations and attends all related mandatory training programs.   Schedule and attend study monitor visits. Respond to monitor/sponsor requests for information, make recommended revisions to study documents, and readily communicate regulatory requirements and deadlines to study sponsors and monitors. Order protocol specified surgical and study supplies. Oversee and attend all required pre- and post-surgical research subject appointments at OHSU clinic locations, when necessary. This position description may not include all duties of this position and additional duties may be added at the direction of the supervisor, Principal Investigator, and Co-Investigators. Collect, process, prepare and ship aliquots of biological samples (blood, urine, tears etc)  in accordance with OHSU policy and study-specific manuals of procedure.   Present regular written reports and updates to department management and staff at research meetings.

Clinical: This position is responsible for providing initial and ongoing care for patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and squamous cell cancer as part of a multidisciplinary clinic. 50% of the practice is expected to include endocrine surgery and provide radiofrequency ablation. This position will see patients at the Otolaryngology Beaverton Clinic Location 1-2 days a week and operate 3 days a month at the OHSU partner Hospital Hillsboro Medical Center. The position will be expected to take its fair share of calls, as assigned, with other faculty on nights, weekends, and holidays.   Education: OHSU is a teaching facility, and the position will expect to teach medical students and residents in the clinical setting and through assigned lectures given throughout the year.

Customer Service: Provide the highest level of customer service to both external customers (patients and their families, referring providers, insurance carriers, etc.) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers and staff) that meet or exceed the service standards of the health care industry. This duty includes prompt and professional communication efforts, face-to-face customer contact skills, crisis management, facility with available information technology, standard complaint processing, flexible coverage of internal service needs and the continuous application of process improvement methods and skills.   Surgery Scheduling: Schedule new surgical and clinical appointment via EPIC Cadence. Arrange wheelchairs, interpreters, and transportation when necessary and accommodates other special needs whenever possible. Prepares and mails information packets to patients. Notify patients of appointments via telephone and mail. Make confirmation calls and send out appointment reminders. Make special arrangements with families for teleconferences as needed. Secures pertinent outside medical records prior to appointments including hard copies of appropriate diagnostics. Schedule diagnostic studies to be done at facilities inside and outside of OHSU. Arrange for transfers of patients from outside hospitals via the transfer center, per surgeon instructions. Develop and maintain working relationships with the referring physician and their staff to insure a smooth referral process. Participate in meetings and committees as requested to improve patient care processes and procedures.   Managed Care: Gather/Verify patient and guarantor information including demographics, insurance coverage, and financial status; confirm patient eligibility and benefits for health care coverage directly with the carrier via electronic database, phone, fax or email; clarify any managed care arrangements; obtain authorizations for clinical care, surgeries, procedures and laboratory studies. Enter all authorizations, referral and benefit information accurately into EPIC Cadence and EARL. Follows up on pending authorizations until they are obtained. Works with manager to resolve any denials related to authorization/enrollment issues in a timely manner.   Follow up on referrals for future appointments. Attend monthly managed care meetings and share information with staff. Serve as liaison and information resource for physicians, nursing support, coworkers, referring physicians, etc. on insurance authorization requirements. Determine appropriate TOS payment amounts (including co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, deposits, prepayments, etc.) and arrange for their collection at the time of service. Arrange for T&C forms, NCCF, etc. to be completed by patient and submit as appropriate. Apply problem solving skills and negotiation skills in resolving patient concerns and managed care related problems. Follow up on UMG denials as requested by manager. Perform other miscellaneous tasks relating to the managed care processes at OHSU.   Process Incoming referrals: Process all incoming referrals both internal and external using the department of Urology’s Referral Matrix. Gather all pertinent medical records for consultation. Direct referrals to medical personnel on medical review and scheduling recommendations. Communicate with referring providers on authorization and other arrangement that need to be made in order consult with the patient. Telecommunications: Triage incoming calls and route callers to appropriate provider, staff or resource; accurately document and relay any messages; process any requests for medication refills as directed by provider; direct calls of complaint, requests for information, urgent health care concerns and general inquiries to the appropriate source. Other Duties As Assigned.

This position will be responsible for participating in behavioral management for nonhuman primates (NHPs) assigned to sequester/containment (ABSL 2+) and other areas. Responsibilities will include: - Participation in ONPRC nonhuman primate (NHP) positive reinforcement training (PRT) program to train NHPs to cooperate with husbandry and research procedures including daily injections, biological sample collection, and ultrasounds - Assessing NHPs for suitability for various research programs - Assisting with specific components of research projects devoted to psychological well being of research animals, including data collection, entry, analysis, and report writing - Working closely with PI staff and others to address behavioral needs of NHPs - Reviewing literature and regulatory sources to evaluate and recommend implementation of training plans and protocols

- Responsible for accounting transactions and maintenance activities including Journal Entries, Disbursements, as well as requesting Aliases, Provider Codes, and MG Numbers. - Creates invoices, reconciles receivables and follows up on payment. - Identifies funding accounts for accounts payable across Missions and account types. - Organization and maintenance financial transaction records and reports in the Finance shared drive. - Supply and equipment procurement support - Complete special projects as assigned. This will include a variety of assignments using current and historical data. Also, cross train and work with other administrative personnel.

This position is under the supervision of Dr. Kexin Yu at the Layton Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Center.  The candidate will translate materials, conduct interviews, transcribe interview recordings, code qualitative interview data and host 30-minute online conversation sessions with older adults in Mandarin or Cantonese. Previous experience in research is preferred.