Job DescriptionSun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Research Coordinator to support its All of Us (AoU) program supporting our Peekskill site.Position Summary:As part of the federal Precision Medicine Initiative, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading a new program, the All of Us Research Program, which seeks to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs for current and future generations.To do this, All of Us is asking one million people to share their health information and samples of blood and urine (all de-identified) to build the largest health database of its kind, one that reflects the rich diversity of the United States. Researchers can then use this data to conduct thousands of studies. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people's health.Sun River Health has partnered with NIH to offer patients the opportunity to enroll in All of Us. The Research Coordinator for All of Us bridges the gap between healthcare and research, facilitating all aspects of patient engagement, enrollment, and longitudinal participation in the program, including collection of vital signs and biospecimens.Primary Responsibilities:Educate patients on complex research and scientific principlesActively engage patients in All of Us, with a minimum of 10 engagements per dayCollaborate with clinicians, nurses, and other staff to promote participation in All of UsEffectively utilize electronic health record system as part of the engagement processCollect and record data in program applicationsAnalyze daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to assess individual and team performanceHelp initiate and implement data-driven improvements of the participant experienceExecute the researchprotocol in compliance with NIH and Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelinesComplete certification in human subjects research and uphold ethical research practicesComplete all training requirements to collect, package, and transport biospecimen samples to an approved drop-off locationHelp participants complete program activities virtually and in personAdminister multiple informed consents and health-related surveysObtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rateCollect, process, and manage blood and urine specimen in compliance with research standardsPackage and transport biospecimen collection to dangerous goods drop-off locationConduct quality assurance/quality control checks of the biospecimen collection processParticipate and present at meetings with All of Us partners, under the supervision of the ProgramManage multiple participant rosters to support long-term participation in All of UsPerform research recruitment, enrollment, and biospecimen collection at the Poughkeepsie health center and other sites in a 30-mile radiusPreferences, Skills and Qualifications:
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and driven, with strong interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Ability travel to other sites, events, and NIH conferences
- Willingness and ability to complete training in vital sign collection (blood pressure, heart rate), urine collection, and phlebotomy
Minimum Position Requirements: Education: High School diploma or equivalent required and 2+ years' experience in healthcare or related fieldExperience: Health care experience a must, preferably with patient servicesLanguage: English; SpanishTechnical: Intermediate; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records required; phlebotomy certification or willingness to become certifiedSkills: Dynamic, charismatic communication and superior customer service; independently motivated; experience working with culturally diverse communitiesSalary: $19.00-$22.00 per hourJob Type: Full-timeResponsibilitiesRelation to MissionThe mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.Equal Employment OpportunitySun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.Job ResponsibilitiesThe following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.About Us Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need - no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.