Research Nurse- Phoenix, AZ

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
SharedClarity Overview
SharedClarity is the first company of our kind to seamlessly integrate longitudinal data on clinical products and long-term patient outcomes. By providing focused, objective information and negotiating favorable rates with manufacturers, we work to improve patient outcomes and ultimately lower the cost of care. SharedClarity is owned by UnitedHealth Group, Dignity Health, and other United States based health systems.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Project manage all aspects on the clinical review process for medical devices, including developing and leading clinical review teams, scheduling of literature review, physician surveys, and comparative effectiveness studies.  Effectively manages project timelines and ensures budget compliance
Communicate regularly with clinical leaders to build rapport, resolve differences, expand capabilities, and increase the company's knowledge of medical products
Manage outside services for literature reviews, quality reporting evaluations, and clinical focus groups
Coordinate the scheduling and execution of Clinical Review Team meetings
Participate in the coordination of clinical research studies conducted by the Optum-SharedClarity partnership
Effectively communicate CRT member -related information including planning and execution of meetings and presentations
Comply with guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies
Coordinate the day-to-day administrative activities of the CRT
Collaborate with CRT members and staff to continually improve the CRT process
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Maintain and ensure accuracy and alignment of the clinical review team activities with the organization (timelines, resources) and develop processes that improve efficiency

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in life science, pharmacy, nursing, dietetics
A minimum of 4 years of experience in a health-related field (eg: nurse, dietitian, pharmacist)
1 year project management experience
Assets Preferred:

Strong planning, tracking and follow up skills, well-organized, focused on results and capable of managing multiple projects with respect to priorities and self-management
Forecast appropriate timelines for the Clinical Review Team
Actively identify issues and challenges that present barriers to CRT program success and develop and implement appropriate solutions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Candidate must have strong knowledge of MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to work independently
Participate in company-required training programs
Perform necessary administrative functions (eg: tracking of expenses, time and attendance)
Position requires minimal travel <5%
The candidate will be based in Phoenix AZ
RN preferred
Past experience working with physicians & knowledge of medical terminology and research is strongly desired
UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is comprised of three specialized businesses dedicated to meeting the health care benefits needs of individuals and groups; all part of something greater, but each with a specialized focus:
UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual works with individuals, small businesses and large multi-site employers to provide innovative, affordable benefits services.UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement is focused on serving Americans over the age of 50. It is the largest business dedicated to meeting the growing health and well-being needs of aging individuals in the nation, serving one in five Medicare beneficiaries through a comprehensive and diversified array of products and services through four industry-leading businesses.UnitedHealthcare Community & State provides high-quality, personalized, public-sector health care programs that help local government agencies improve health outcomes for millions of children and low-income and disabled individuals at an affordable cost.Together, we're removing the barriers that keep people from receiving the kind of quality health care that makes a difference. We focus on Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well-being.
Come grow and thrive in our culture of innovation and ideas. Because there is no opportunity greater than the quest to help people live healthier lives.
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
 
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 
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