What are the responsibilities and job description for the MHAC Clinical Manager position at Texas A&M AgriLife?
Job Title
MHAC Clinical Manager
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA, is the world’s first academic institute to bring together precision nutrition, responsive agriculture, and social and behavioral research to reduce diet-related chronic disease and lower health care costs in a way that supports producers and the environment.
The Mobile Health Assessment Center (MHAC) Clinical Manager, operating under the direction of the Clinical Program Director, is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all daily operations of the MHACs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of procedures to ensure the safe and compliant administration of the MHACs across the state for human clinical research studies and educational/community events.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Clinical Management:
- Determines the feasibility of proposed clinical research studies involving the use of the MHACs and assists Principal Investigators (PIs) and other study personnel in planning study logistics.
- Determines staffing, equipment, and supply needs, as applicable, for each use of the MHACs using clinical knowledge and expertise.
- Ensures all clinical activities performed on the MHACs are compliant with the rules and regulations set forth by the TAMU system, state, and federal regulations.
- Works collaboratively with multiple departments across the TAMU system to ensure safety and compliance with human research studies (IRB, EH&S, etc.).
- Oversees and ensures proper maintenance and care of all clinical equipment and supplies on the MHACs.
- Keeps inventory and proper care of all medical supplies and equipment, abiding by expiration dates, temperature and storage requirements, and orders/replenishes supplies as needed.
- Ensures all Point of Care testing performed on the MHACs is compliant with the CLIA Waiver Certificate requirements and keeps the proper required documentation.
- Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical and non-clinical procedures conducted on the MHACs and ensures all personnel maintain compliance.
- Supervises clinical MHAC staff to ensure safety and compliance with all SOPs, rules and regulations.
- Maintains all appropriate licensures, certifications, and training necessary for the role (Citi training, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, licensure requirements, etc.).
- Works closely with Medical Oversight/Clinical Program Director to ensure abnormal research participant results are promptly identified and referred for appropriate follow-up when necessary.
- Maintains HIPAA compliance, when applicable.
Administrative:
- Oversees all MHAC operations (clinical and non-clinical use), including planning, organizing, scheduling, and managing day-to-day activities, generating referral sources, and coordinating operation procedures.
- Reviews and coordinates modality schedules to ensure efficient workflow and coordinates and publishes the MHAC scheduling and timetable.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for the utilization of the MHACs, engaging with internal and external stakeholders and developing mutually beneficial relationships.
- Maintains and develops communications between all relevant stakeholders.
- Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
- Assists with the development, design and production of materials designed for the program.
- Assists with the development and implementation of programs related to the MHACs as directed, including training, events, and workshops.
- Supervises program support staff and student assistants where applicable.
- Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes for MHACs. Prepares vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions; develops budgets, monitors expenses, and creates reports for the MHACs.
- Works closely with the Fleet Maintenance Manager to ensure the MHACs are up to date with all service and maintenance requirements (oil changes, inspections, storage, etc.).
- Assists in the resolution of complicated, highly sensitive, and confidential administrative matters.
- Recommends improvements to efficiency of services, processes, and programs.
Research Data Collection
- Conducts the research participant visit from beginning to end by following the research protocol.
- Conducts various clinical procedures such as: phlebotomy, finger sticks for Point of Care devices (ex- glucometer, hemoglobin, etc.), vital sign assessment, anthropometrics, body composition analysis, collection of various biological samples (urine, stool, saliva, hair, blood, etc.), etc.
- Documents all pertinent findings and communicates with the study team, as appropriate.
- Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for each clinical procedure.
- Maintains research participant privacy and confidentiality.
- Notifies the Clinical Program Director and the study team of any adverse events.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Four years of related experience as a Registered Nurse including at least one year of related supervisory experience.
- One year of supervisory experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Texas Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) (or eligibility to transfer from another state within 3 months of hire date).
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of standard nursing procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- The ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five years of related clinical experience.
- Three years of clinical management experience.
- Three years of supervisory experience.
- Experience working with human research participants.
- Experience working with pregnant patients/research participants.
- Maintains professional demeanor in all activities.
- Ability to lead and function as a strong collaborator on a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage priorities and tasks as assigned.
- Ability to understand research project goals, barriers, and opportunities and to collaborate with faculty and other researchers to plan, propose, and implement protocols and testing for human participant research.
- Experience leading or supervising others and managing clinical and business operations.
- Ability to assess and develop solutions to novel issues.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Experience managing mobile and/or similar research or clinical facilities.
- Citi Training certificate, GCP Certification.
- Strong understanding of budgeting and financial reporting.
- Experience with the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (policies/procedures).
Other Requirements and Factors:
- Requires working early mornings, evening and weekend hours, as needed.
- Requires travel to various counties within Texas.
- Ability to lift or move light and moderate objects.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
