Program Specialist
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- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Full Time
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Pharmacy has an opening for a Program Specialist to work with their PATIENTS Program. The PATIENTS Program is an interdisciplinary research team of community partners and researchers housed at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy that works to change the way we think about research by creating a path for health equity in West Baltimore. The program uses development of quality measures, assessment methods, and patient reported outcome measures. The PATIENTS Program Specialist uses established principles and best practices of program and project management to coordinate the administration of projects and assignments within the PATIENTS Program including planning, organizing, evaluating project deliverables and conducts observational studies investigating health and its various effects on outcomes. Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement, the School conducts cutting edge research and engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities to improve the health and well-being of citizens in the state of Maryland and beyond. UMB was ranked one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine (Feb 2021). BENEFITS:UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days, 3 personal days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the planning and implementation of new or revised projects, procedures, practices and organization. Manage and oversee assigned projects. Manage multiple projects simultaneously and supports senior staff in more complex projects.
- Participate in grant-related meetings with the principal investigator, research manager, and other members of the research team to gain a better understanding of protocol issues and project developments. Take meeting minutes, deliver communications with primary investigators and key personnel, track milestones and deliverables.
- Assure compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements; collecting, recording and maintaining data and source documentation; recruiting and enrolling patients; and meeting enrollment projections within study-specified times.
- Support recruitment activities within the community by identifying, locating, interviewing, and screening individuals who may be appropriate for program outreach and research activities. Maintain community engagement database and prepare written reports of outreach contacts and activities.
- Assist with the planning, organizing, and implementations of community special events such as health fairs, workshops, etc.
- Support qualitative interviews and focus groups for PATIENTS activities. Collect, compile, and organize data pertinent to various ongoing projects.
- Analyze, summarize, and communicate this information to appropriate officials. Coordinate the preparation of periodic reports and other information resources for projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Communications, Public Health and/or related field. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in a related field with program planning, project management or coordination, OR Consideration may be given for a unique combination of education and experience. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.
- Ability to write reports and maintain records.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to perform extensive standing and walking.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
- Ability to interact with the public, health care providers, and community organizations.
- Ability to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure.
Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience ($50K range)
If accommodations are needed for a disability, please contact Staffing & Career Services at HRJobs@umaryland.edu. Maryland Relay can be accessed by dialing 711 (in-state) or 1-800-735-2258.
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: School of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Health Services Research
Job Posting: Mar 26, 2021
Unposting Date: Apr 9, 2021, 10:59:00 PM
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
Go to the Office of Institutional Research and Accountability for complete campus facts.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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