Job Description

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
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As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, the mission of the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is the achievement of health equity for all populations through research, teaching, service, and public health practice, locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, Wen Public Health aspires to understand and impact population-level social, biological, and environmental determinants of health and well-being.

Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for supporting the research efforts of the PI’s health equity-focused Skills-based Educational Strategies to Reduce Vascular Events in Orange County (SERVE OC) family hypertension study by providing comprehensive project coordination and data management for clinical components of the research study according to standard operating procedure (SOPs) and University policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for supporting and coordinating all aspects of their assigned clinic focused on Vietnamese family participants, including recruiting and consenting participants; administering questionnaires and cognitive/neurobehavioral assessments; conducting focus groups and stakeholder interviews; training and supporting community health workers with intervention delivery for Vietnamese participants; answering research participant questions; scheduling appointments; collecting physical measurements; collecting and processing biospecimens; conducting participant follow-up for referrals and remote blood pressure monitoring; and training and supervising new staff according to SOPs. Incumbent will collect clinical data in compliance with established study protocols, will maintain records and periodically prepare written progress reports, and may help develop or modify SOPs as needed under the direction of the PI. Incumbent will ensure study protocols are followed, appropriate documentation is kept, and accurate data is collected. Incumbent will provide additional support to SERVE OC study and PI’s other studies and projects as needed, including coordination with interdepartmental, academic, institutional, and community partners for meetings, events, activities, and deliverables; preparation of IRB materials; scheduling; creation of presentation materials; development of manuscripts and other written materials; and maintenance of records and documentation.

Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate easily and effectively with people within and outside the University, including both strong written and verbal communications
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow up
• Skill to use an iPhone, iPad, personal computer, computer software programs at the level of sophistication required for general office work
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet computer software
• Proficient writing skills to prepare/compose/review a variety of materials with accuracy and completeness
• Familiarity with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to ensure confidentiality, privacy and security of patient information
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed
• Ability to work professionally and as part of a team, keeping track of any ongoing or new problems or requests
• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with basic medical terminology
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with study participants, researchers and non-researchers
• Bi-lingual – Spanish / English
• Experience with electronic data management, including spreadsheets
• Previous experience in University research setting and/or health promotion program preferred
• Previous training or experience administering cognition and neurobehavioral assessments such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, the NEPSY-II Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment, or the Connors Kiddie Continuous Performance Test would be beneficial
• Previous training or experience in finger stick blood draw: Blood borne pathogens certified
• BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience. MPH or equivalent masters’ degree preferred.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

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