PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - AMBULATORY RESEARCH & CLINICAL TRIALS - University of Washington

Req #: 239321 Department: HARBORVIEW - AMBULATORY RESEARCH & CLINICAL TRIALS Posting Date: 11/03/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $6,617 - $9,925 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: **The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package.** Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/07/prostaff.pdf) **Harborview Medical Center** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Program Operations Specialist** in the **Ambulatory Research & Clinical Trials Center.** **WORK SCHEDULE:** + 100% FTE + Days **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:** **Harborview Medical Center (HMC)** is enhancing its clinical research capabilities through a dedicated **Ambulatory Research and Clinical Trials Center.** In collaboration with the **UW School of Medicine (SOM), Clinical Trials Office (CTO), and Translational Research Unit (TRU),** this suite will prioritize exceptional clinical research, inclusivity, and community engagement, focusing on serving diverse and underserved populations. The Manager of the Ambulatory Research and Clinical Trials Center will manage the operational and administrative aspects of the Research Center, supporting strategic objectives by ensuring efficient operations, compliance with regulatory standards, and high-quality service delivery. This role requires strong leadership skills, research administration experience, and the ability to manage complex projects and workflows **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:** + Conveniently located near public transportation + Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve + Opportunity to provide career growth **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Manage the operational and administrative aspects of the Research Center, supporting strategic objectives by ensuring efficient operations, compliance with regulatory standards, and high-quality service delivery + Exercise independent judgement to be accountable for overseeing, coordinating, and managing business operations (including financial and related information systems), utilization management and productivity for the Ambulatory Research and Clinical Trials Center at HMC + Develop protocols and workflows for the new space and working with researchers, medical leadership, SOM, CTO, TRU, and HMC Leadership + Accountable for UW Medicine's mission, Patients are First goals, and the achievement of the Triple Aim (Service, Education, and Research) + Adherence to the Service Culture Guidelines serves as a foundation for the work of this role and direction of the organization + Work with UW School of Medicine (SOM), Clinical Trials Office (CTO), and Translational Research Unit (TRU) to achieve these and other UW Medicine goals and objectives + Provides leadership of the clinic and sets direction in accordance with organizational goals and objectives + Works with the medical staff and nursing leadership to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care + Collaborates directly with Assistant Administrator and Medical Director regarding budget, access, referral/volume development, and physician productivity **REQUIREMENTS:** + Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or Social Work + RN license to practice in the state of Washington + At least 3 years of experience in research administration or a related field, with demonstrated leadership capabilities **ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER** As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. **Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)** **ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.