Assistant Director of Ambulatory Care Services-Cancer ...

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services.At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Visit us at Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.MDuties & Responsibilities1. Participates in policy development and program implementation for the delivery of ambulatory care services.2. Participates in establishing standards for the delivery of ambulatory care services. Coordinates ambulatory care work group on standards and indicators.3. Reviews, analyzes, monitors and assesses the progress of the System's health care facilities in attaining the System's goals, standards and priorities set for the ambulatory care systems.4. Assists the Director in preparation of personnel, supply and equipment budgets for ambulatory care.5. Participates in an ongoing system of evaluation of ambulatory care services.6. Maintains liaison with all relevant offices and public and voluntary agencies in regard to ambulatory care including, but not limited to, the City Department of Health, the State Department of Health, the State Hospital Review and Planning Council, the Council on Health Care Financing, the City Board of Education and the Greater New York Hospital Association.7. Reviews and analyzes new and pending legislation and regulations that could potentially have impact on the delivery or reimbursement of ambulatory care services.8. Conducts and participates in meetings, conferences and seminars as a representative of the Office of Ambulatory Care Services.9. Undertakes special projects and assignments, as directed.10. Serves as deputy for areas of functional responsibilities.Purpose of Position for the Assistant Director of Ambulatory Care Services in the Cancer Center : The Cancer Center Clinical Research provides patients with access to oncology directed clinical trials that help further basic science knowledge, allow access to investigational therapies, and improve quality of life.The CRC organizes and maintains data on enrolled participants during and after the trial while also meeting specific time-point reporting with the principal investigating bodies and regulatory agencies. Duties and Responsibilities: Patient Recruitment & Clinical activitiesAssist in patient recruitmentrandomizationTo identify potential eligible patients Assessment of inclusionexclusion criteriaAssist in developing facility research consent forms for protocol participation and preparation of materials required by the IRB for approval of protocols.Notify site-specific IRB's of all protocol amendments, adverse events, and closure of protocols. Review charts for eligibility requirements to determine patient protocol eligibility.Participation in informing of patientsParticipation in obtaining informed consent from institutions including partner institutionsScalesquestionnaires completionAdministrative activitiesManagement of IRB submissionManagement of Hospital report submissionManagement of FederalState Agency submissionMedical history adaptation for the clinical studySchedule protocol-specified testsSchedule patient's clinical study appointmentsData CompilationAbstract data from necessary sources to complete pre-study forms, flow sheets, off-study forms, and all required protocol forms. Obtain and submit x-rays, operative reports, or other specialized reports as needed for protocol purposes.Obtain data for research physicians when needed for data collection and submission to cooperative groups and sponsors.Ensure timely submission of data to research sponsors.Prepare monthly productivity reports based on the data collected from all involved programsAssist in the preparation of grants and outreach.Data management and statistics: Database set-up, Data entry, Statistical analysisProvide periodic reports on clinical trial accrual as specified by the Commission on Cancer guidelines. Follow-up, Monitoring, and Maintenance Maintain updated records on protocols and protocol patients.Review research investigators, IRB, and sponsor queries.Obtain and submit required follow-up of protocol patients.Schedule appointments or tests, after consulting physicians, as needed for protocol compliance.Coordination of the follow-up process implemented in the research protocols (clinics, chemotherapy room, abnormal pathologies, etc.).Report dosage modifications and treatment calculations for compliance.Report adverse drug reactions according to overseeing bodiesUpdate assigned protocol books and manuals with new studies, amendments, and closure noticesTo assist in reporting of response to therapy & toxicitiesMonitor the activity and productivity of the cancer & clinical trial centers.Trial Monitoring activities: Interact with Hospital Pharmacy, central lab & ancillary services, Recruitment follow-up, CRF completion, act as or collaborate with other clinical research associates, Queries resolution, To handle the investigator file, prepare andor attend auditsCommunication and LiaisonAssist research investigators in evaluating the quality of patient care and compliance to protocol requirements.Act as a liaison for the physicians, nurses, administration research, pharmacists, MIS, and other allied health care personnel involved in the research activity.Design a system for organizing, planning, and controlling workflow as related to the research activities.Ensure strict adherence to the Federal Code of Regulations related to researchEnsure the quality of research case report forms and maintain source documents.Maintain site-specific Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, updates, amendments, and all regulatory changes.Quality Control and Quality ImprovementEvaluate completed and protocol study forms for completeness, assurance, and compliance with protocol.Prepare and maintain research records such as reports, radiographs, scans, and all regulatory documents for site visits.Alert all research investigators, site IRB's, and appropriate personnel of communications regarding serious adverse reports.Assist investigators in improving methods for accomplishing research goals and Quality Improvement Projects for the Cancer Center.Lead and work with quality improvement teams and attend institutional site visit reviews.Assist in the preparation for the accreditation process of the clinical trials center and quality improvement projectsParticipation in the research and Quality Improvement Committees and subcommittees.Development of programs to assure quality control and quality improvement guidelines are met in accordance with the Commission of Cancer guidelines.Prepare Clinical trial documents for audits (H+H, JACHO, ACGME, FDA, NSABP, pharmaceuticals, etc.)Instruction and TrainingEnsure research training of all research personnel.Monitor research assistantvolunteer staff functions i.e. binder maintenance, review of productivityAssist in discussing protocol participation with patients, enrollment, and retention.and keep them participating.Participate in presentations, seminars, and conferences related to clinical research.Plan conferences with physicians and other research personnel to discuss new protocols, new patients, and guidelines.Researcher-related activitiesParticipation in protocolcase report form (CRF) designParticipation in protocolCRF reviewAttending investigator's meetingParticipation in the Final ReportParticipation in publicationpresentationReportingReport to the Principal investigators and Cancer Center DirectorMinimum Qualifications1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Management, Health Care Administration or related discipline; and,2. Six (6) years of full-time paid experience of program development in a hospital or health care facility in meeting community health needs, health care planning, financial planning, operations and analysis and implementation in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or,3. A master's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of full-time paid experience at the level indicated in (2) above.4. Demonstrated skills in written and medical communications; or,5. A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment UnitNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2024-12-28