Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The hired Healthcare Coach will work closely with VA medical providers at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center and Selma Clinic and the American Heart Association (AHA) to design and evaluate strategies to improve lipids management among veterans at high risk of Cardiovascular (CV) events to reduce event such as stroke, heart attack and death. Strategies that the Project Coordinator will help to evaluated will include: a) identifying barriers to care including improve awareness and education regarding cholesterol management to Veterans with CV disease so they seek evaluation, b) improve healthcare provider’s understanding of treatment guidelines for CV disease to emphasize the urgent need for intervention, and c) set lipid targets for high-risk Veterans to help prioritize CV care and reduce clinical inertia by using high intensity statins and combination therapy.

The purpose the VALOR QI (Veteran Affairs Lipid Optimization Reimagined Quality Improvement) Initiative is to develop and implement a novel lipid optimization program focused on Veterans at high risk of Cardiovascular (CV) events. VALOR-QI will comprehensively assess potential barriers and enabling factors for: 1) Veterans, 2) health care practitioners treating Veterans, and 3) the VA Healthcare System in the management of CV disease. The project coordinator could be assisting with initiatives across multiple projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· The Healthcare Coach will assist VA medical providers at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center and Selma Clinic and the American Heart Association (AHA) evaluate strategies to improve lipids management among veterans at high risk of Cardiovascular (CV) events.

· Develop and disseminate Veteran educational materials and resources

· Develop and deploy various Veteran engagement modalities (medication adherence apps, checklist for office visits, etc.)

· Deploy a Veteran CV education campaign catered to the Veteran population to encourage enrollment and engagement in program

· Develop and integrate a Veteran engagement survey to track progress of shared-decision making techniques and understanding of CV Disease-related risk/treatment strategies

· Responsible to engage a certain identified number of Veterans into VALOR-QI

· Provide feedback and reports to the Coordinating Center

· Attend and engage with AHA through the Learning Collaboratives for further integration and dissemination of quality improvement strategies

· Follow center standard operating procedures and demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with Good Clinical Practice standards

· Protect patient and scientific confidentiality by ensuring security of data and protected health information

· Establish and guarantee effective and clear communications between operational teams on project specific issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

· At least a bachelor level education

· At least 2+ years of experience in research project coordination or work in healthcare setting preferred

· Professional writing, reporting and excellent communication skills.

· Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to adapt quickly to the changing demands of the organization.

· Valid drivers’ license and good driving record. Requires travel between Tuscaloosa and Selma.

Must be US citizen and must pass a federal background check. However, please note, this is not a federal position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.73 - $28.32 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tuscaloosa, AL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• health care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical research: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and good driving record (Required)

Work Location: In person

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