Part Time Medical Coder Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

I. JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Director functions as a Principal Investigator (PI) for clinical trials being conducted at a clinical research site. Serve as Principle Investigator on decentralized/hybrid clinical trials. Functions as a part of the Medical Affairs Department to provide medical and scientific support to Elligo functional areas, clinical trial investigators/sites and study sponsors.

• This will be a long term contract (6-12 months) with part-time hours of 20-25 hours a week
• Family Medicine and or Internal Medicine experiences and exposures in needed

II. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

None

III. RESPONSIBILITES

• Function as PI or Sub-I for site based and/or decentralized/hybrid clinical trials, providing input into operational planning to ensure appropriate PI oversight with attention to patient safety and data integrity.
• Provide training as indicated to site staff in coordination with Site Director.
• Support and foster collaborative agreements and interactions with local practices/physicians/physician groups/medical providers to facilitate patient
• enrollment in coordination with the Site Director.
• Monitor Study MarketPlace for potential studies and respond to feasibilities in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge and clinical expertise in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Provides thorough review of protocol and other study materials
• Determines clinical and practical “fit” for our practice partner sites by assessing study complexity, logistics, etc.
• Collaborate with Trial Placement and Operations to determine which studies are appropriate for which sites/investigators
• Interact with potential, onboarding, and existing sites and investigators as requested by Research Operations, Decentralized Trial team and Site Account Managers.
• May travel to sites as needed
• Provide therapeutic and protocol specific training and supporting material for project teams and local investigators as indicated, and for internal operations needs
• Prepares risk assessment to determine potential pitfalls and issues that may occur during studies
• Participates in the development and medical review of recruitment and enrollment strategies and material.
• Provides medical and scientific knowledge on products and therapeutic areas to inform future growth.
• Interacts with outside medical experts as required.
• Provide input and participate in technology and other strategic committees as appropriate.
• Follows ethical and professional codes of conduct and escalate noncompliance as needed
• Comply with Elligo, Clinic, and Sponsor policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), GCP guidelines and documents data according to ALCOA.
• Perform other duties as required to support requests to medical affairs

IV. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• MD, DO or advanced practice degree (NP, PA)
• Current and Active license to practice medicine in the US or requisite training and experience
• 3-5 years healthcare experience in a US community practice setting
• Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience in health research settings as a Principal or Sub-Investigator
• Expertise regarding applicable compliance requirements.
• Strong scientific, analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking capabilities, project management, planning and organizational skills and excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative spirit and dedication to team accomplishments, perseverance to overcome shortterm challenges and accomplish long-term objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross functional departments/groups
• Ability to independently and collaboratively create and manage project management plans related to the job requirements
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (MS Office skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and with clinical trial master filing systems
• Strong organization/prioritization skills for the management of multiple concurrent projects and tasks

V. WORKING CONDITIONS

This job operates in a professional clinical research office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

The clinical work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment. Additionally, will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens.

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Less than 10% travel may be required to support the position’s responsibilities

VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Regularly work at a desk using a computer for prolonged periods.
• Perform repetitive motion with substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Regularly communicate via e-mail, telephone, chat, webcam (remote sessions such as MS Teams or Zoom), so others will understand and exchange accurate and timely information.
• Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.
• Frequently stand/walk, grasp objects, perform light/fine manipulation of objects
• Occasionally move safely over uneven surfaces.
• Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. More in-depth information can be found in SOP's, working guidelines, policies, etc.

Elligo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Elligo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Elligo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In addition, Elligo will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

MD, DO or advanced practice degree (NP, PA)

Current and Active license to practice medicine in the US or requisite training and experience

3-5 years healthcare experience in a US community practice setting

Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience in health research settings as a Principal or Sub-Investigator

Expertise regarding applicable compliance requirements.

Strong scientific, analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinking capabilities, project management, planning and organizational skills and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Collaborative spirit and dedication to team accomplishments, perseverance to overcome shortterm challenges and accomplish long-term objectives.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross functional departments/groups

Ability to independently and collaboratively create and manage project management plans related to the job requirements

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software (MS Office skills such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and with clinical trial master filing systems

Strong organization/prioritization skills for the management of multiple concurrent projects and tasks