| JOB TITLE: Precision Health Associate LOCATION: Geisinger Medical Center Hospital DEPARTMENT: My Code Region WORK SCHEDULE: Days WORK TYPE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) JOB SUMMARY: Performs selected activities for a research project(s) including subject recruitment, data entry and data collection activities guided by written protocols. Approaches patients at clinical visits, community events or employee events regarding participation in research studies. May be assigned multiple clinics to cover and will be directed depending on clinic flow and recruitment opportunity.
Depending on location assigned, may assist clinic office flow by: registering patients, rooming patients, verifying lab orders and checking out patients in an effective and efficient manner for the department.
Performs duties to support the goals and objectives of the system in its efforts to provide quality patient care and patient satisfaction and to be a leader in Precision Health initiatives.
Works under the supervision of the Precision Health Regional Lead and Operations Manager, as well as the project Principal Investigator as required. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to approach and communicate effectively with patients, employees, and members of the community.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated moderate to advanced computer skills required and will be assessed at time of hire.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic research methodology and research data collection preferred. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of office or customer service experience required. OR an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for experience.
Experience in sales, recruitment, education preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is typically performed in an office or clinical environment. Occasionally, work will be performed in an inpatient environment. Additional training will be provided, as needed.
Travel within the system is expected, typically no more than 30 minutes from the primary work location, with occasional travel to meetings in Danville or other regional remote viewing areas. The amount and frequency of travel depends on the patient eligibility at the primary work location and surrounding clinics. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. * Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. ** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit. | 
