Department
BSD OBG - Generalists - PCORI Research
About the Department
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 140 clinical providers, providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations. We have more than 68,000 outpatient visits, 28,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,300 surgeries per year. Teaching, research, and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. Additionally, the Section of Family Planning has established a unique research center, CI3, which focuses on reproductive policy and innovations in sexual and reproductive health. The department was ranked #16 on the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job Summary
This role compiles, documents, analyzes, and reports on moderately complex clinical studies. Provides input to support the administrative and operational decisions that impact clinical research conducted across the University. This position will support a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) funded award. The goal of the study is to implement a shared decision-making model on labor and delivery units in 22 birthing hospitals in Illinois, aimed at improving birth equity, shared decision-making, and decrease the cesarean delivery rate for Black birthing people.
https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2024/improving-safety-patient-experience-and-equity-through-shared-decision-making-huddles.
https://www.wbez.org/environment-public-health/2024/05/11/endeavor-health-study-targets-c-section-rates-black-maternal-health.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision from the Principal Investigators (PI’s), assists with in-person recruitment and enrollment of participants at 22 hospitals across Illinois.
- On average, each of three Research Coordinators (RC) will perform 33 hospital visits each year or 1-2 each week. Each hospital visit will involve:
- Provides breakfast for the post-partum nursing staff to garner support.
- Identifies, recruits and enrolls patients to complete the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM+) surveys and provides small thank-you gifts to survey participants.
- Performs ethnographic observation, takes field notes, and coordinates and supports patient focus groups and bedside clinician interviews.
- Obtains consent and performs surveys, collects and maintains data, performs evaluations as defined by research protocols.
- Assists in preparation of materials for presentation and publication.
- Performs administrative duties related to Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, such as ongoing study maintenance, invoice creation and tracking as well as results reporting.
- Assists in the development of all study forms, necessary database programs and data collection/entry strategies with senior staff.
- Prioritizes study requirements on an ongoing basis and adjusts work schedule accordingly.
- Communicates all study/protocol deviations to the PI’s in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assists with training and orientation of study personnel, which includes research assistants, associates and data entry personnel, as appropriate, and provide ongoing guidance.
- Accountable for all tasks in moderately complex clinical studies.
- Assists with various professional, organizational, and operational tasks under moderate supervision.
- Facilitates and participates in the daily activities of moderately complex clinical studies and performs various activities including patient data retrieval, documenting clinical research records, and participation in program audits.
- Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples with a limited to moderate degree of independence. Contributes to the problem solving on assigned clinical research studies and tasks.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Master's degree.
Experience:
- Two years of previous work in research study or community outreach oversight strongly preferred.
- Background in public health related to health equity a plus.
- Working with computers, databases and excel. REDCap experience is a plus.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Spanish speaking ability is a plus.
- Reliable access to a car on a daily basis, to travel between UCM and other participating hospitals that are located across the State of Illinois.
- Commitment to producing high-quality work, interest in reproductive health, previous healthcare or social science experience, understanding of the research process, ability to work independently and in a team.
Working Conditions
- UCM Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Variable hours based on the needs of the study.
- Travel between UCM and other participating hospitals that are located across the State of Illinois.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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