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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Aurora, Colorado

Program Coordination and Management:Coordinate, administer and support the day-to-day operations of the Neuromuscular Section. Develop processes and internal controls to streamline and ensure best practices for supported programs.Analyze program goals and objectives to determine future needs/direction and make recommendations.Creates marketing materials for upcoming events and specialty clinics.Serve as primary program contact for internal and external inquiries.Work with leadership to coordinate implementation of a strategic agenda that align with and support organizational strategic goals and objectives.Prepare grants, reports, and presentations related to initiatives put forth by the Neuromuscular Section.Maintain effective relationships with community stakeholders.Financial:Provide support to the Neuromuscular Section, including travel authorization and travel reimbursements.Aid in grant writing and budget creation to further the success and growth of the Neuromuscular Section.Interpret and follow current rules and guidelines relating to travel and expense reimbursement.Recruitment/Human Resources Support:Provide administrative and operations support related to the human resources and recruitment needs of the Neuromuscular Section.Provide guidance and information to new faculty and staff; research and interpret rules, regulations, and policies as required to answer questions that arise.Coordinate and manage job postings, interviewing of applicants, planning interview schedules, and travel arrangements.Event Planning:Organize patient educational events, responsibilities include: recruiting speakers; applying for educational grants; finding funding opportunities from relevant pharmaceutical and local companies; promoting the events to stakeholders and patients.Plan budget and negotiate contract terms and rates with vendors and sponsors.Ensure arrangements for annual events are planned well in advance and timelines are adhered to.

Coordinated the Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center, ALS, and Neuromuscular clinics. Responsibilities included medical review of new patients referred to the clinic, obtaining insurance authorizations, counseling patients on services offered by the multidisciplinary clinics, referrals to auxiliary providers, and the coordination of care with multiple providers.Maintained licensure for providers, including state medical and DEA licenses, and hospital credentialing.Assisted with the creation and submission of federal and foundational grant applications.Created table, figures, and images for publication in scholarly medical journals and grant applications.Proofread manuscripts for grammatical correctness and compliance with manuscript submission guidelines before submission to peer-reviewed medical journals.Maintained current profiles of providers, including curriculum vitaes, biosketches, and dossiers.Managed calendars for providers, including arranging meetings, appointments, and travel.Performed faculty recruitment and training of new hires within the Division.

Attended classes and assisted the professor in a Human Biology course. Recorded student attendance and class performance.Communicated with the professor on the progress of the class.Assisted the professor in laboratory exercises.

Facilitated social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and College. Developed a sense of community among residents as members of a floor and college community.Served as a positive role model to residents and peer staff members. Acted as a liaison between residents and the College administration.Provided additional support in the following areas: peer counseling, community building, educational and social programming, conflict mediation, and crisis intervention.

Great Falls, Montana Area

Developed disease reporting packets for reportable communicable diseases.Constructed a Hepatitis C Testing database.Participated in Pertussis outbreak teams and in departmental meetings.Conducted home visits under the supervision of Public Health Nurses and the HIV/AIDS program director.Attended the Montana Institute of Public Health and the HIV/STD/HCV Counseling, Testing, and Referral conference.

Assisting with after school programming at Peaceful Place and help with expansion to Penn Oaks.Complete monthly paperwork to track student and other volunteer activities.Use designated curriculum that is grade and subject specific to tutor students.Recruit additional tutors and volunteers to expand services in the community.Problem solve with parents to address academic barriers.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Health Systems Management And Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Health And Society With A Focus In Mental Health

Minor in Biology