Health, Project Management/Program Development, Research and Information
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Reporting Structure:
The Analyst reports to the Director, Research and Quality (R&Q)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum of three years’ experience in healthcare or related environment; or one to three years of experience and a related Master’s Degree. Familiarity with quality measurement, data management, statistical analysis and/or fundamentals of research methodology preferred. Attention to detail and follow-through, ability to meet deadlines and successfully multi-task competing priorities is required. Candidate must be organized, able to work as a member of a team, and dedicated to technical accuracy with a strong analytical eye and attention to detail. Project management skills and experience with meeting facilitation is preferred; experience with publication in peer-reviewed journals and managing references electronically a plus. Demonstrated excellent written communication skills. Some weekends and travel required. Understanding of physician performance or some familiarity with healthcare environment preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Under the oversight of the Director R&Q, supports the development of quality products, including clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and clinical consensus statements (CCSs)
Work with volunteer physicians and the Director of Research & Quality to support quality product member panels, including contacting potential panel members; communicating in email, conference calls, and in-person meetings; and maintaining notes and records of all meetings.
Provide editorial and journal submission support for the quality product workgroup’s manuscript(s).
Support the Senior Manager, Quality Product Dissemination to develop materials for marketing quality products.
Develop literature summaries to support members and the Research & Quality team efforts.
Work with the Director and Senior Managers to coordinate the timeline and transition for quality products, including clinical practice guidelines, patient materials and quality measures.
Specific Duties
Under the direction of the Director, Research & Quality, provides support for the guideline development process from workgroup recruitment to journal submission.
Work with AAO-HNS/F committees to identify workgroup participants
Contact external organizations to identify workgroup participants
Coordinate the timeline and schedule meetings with the direction of the workgroup leadership
Using electronic resources (e.g., EndNote, BridgeWiz, Microsoft products, SurveyMonkey) to support the workgroup throughout the guideline development process
Host the in-person meetings and teleconferences, taking minutes and providing support when needed
Work with the workgroup leadership for assignments, reminders, document editing and reference coordination
Works in collaboration with AAO-HNS/F staff to plan for journal submission, messaging, patient materials, website updates and quality measure development.
Develop surveys for peer review and public comment; track, organize and manage the comments received for review by staff and workgroup members.
Develop correspondences, reports, articles for the AAO-HNSF’s website, The Bulletin, The News, and other publications regarding research and guidelines.
Represent Research and Quality on cross-functional team meetings.
Staff AAO-HNS/F committees as assigned.
May participate on an internal team, either through formal assignment, or on an ad hoc basis.
Work collaboratively with other staff, committee leaders, and national efforts to continuously improve processes.
Consistently demonstrate courteous, cooperative, and helpful behavior to all contacts, internal and external.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.
Application Instructions:
Please apply on LinkedIn or submit your resume with cover letter and salary expectations (applications without a cover letter and salary info may not be considered) through one of the following options:
Submit your resume with your cover letter and salary expectations
Fax: 1-703-683-5100
Mail: AAO-HNSF, 1650 Diagonal Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314-2857 Attentionn: Human Resources
About American Academy of Otolaryngology-HNSF
The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery http://www.entnet.org one of the oldest medical associations in the nation, represents around 12,000 physicians and allied health professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy serves its members by facilitating the advancement of the science and art of medicine related to otolaryngology and by representing the specialty in governmental and socioeconomic issues. The organization’s mission is “Empowering otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons to deliver the best patient care.”
We take pride in our excellent benefits package offered to eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also provide short and long term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plan, credit union membership, five weeks of PTO, and nine holidays, compressed work schedules and flexible scheduling. We offer a business casual dress environment, free parking, commuter benefits, and walking distance to the King Street Metro. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
