Innovation Center Manager - #1402001

Piedmont Health Services Inc


Date: 15 hours ago
City: Chapel Hill, NC
Contract type: Full time
About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title - Innovation Center Manager

Department - Innovation Center/ Operations

Reports to - Director of Innovation center

Benefits -

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
  • 403(b) Plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position: The Innovation Center Manager will support the Innovation Center and PHS leadership by providing oversight to Piedmont Health Services’ research project portfolio to optimize research projects. The Innovation Center Manager is responsible for identifying, creating, and implementing innovative projects to address the strategic goals and to enhance patient care and health outcomes. It requires a leader who can inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and effectively lead innovation projects from conception to execution. The Innovation Center Manager plays a key role in building and maintaining relationships with collaborating and contractual partners, stakeholders, and industry experts to leverage knowledge and resources.

  • Work Location:

88 Vilcom Center Drive, Suite 110, chapel Hill, NC 27514

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Travel: As Needed (Not Typically)

Duties/ Responsibilities -

Assists the Innovation Center Director with the management of projects, including coordination of meetings, agendas, minutes, and action items.

Ensures project alignment with objectives, productivity goals, and reporting deadlines.

Manages project dashboard and keeps timely and accurate record of progress.

Assists with supervision of Innovation Center staff.

Assists with onboarding and supervision of Innovation Center student interns/trainees, Medserve Fellows, Interpreter Scribes and Preventive Medicine Residents.

Collaborates with finance, grants, IT department, and project partners for project coordination. Assumes assigned project management responsibilities.

Assists with healthcare dataset analysis and visualization.

Communicates effectively internally within PHS and externally via social media outlets.

Assists with dissemination of scholarly work and creation of presentations for meetings, conferences, etc.

Aligns research strategies with organizational objectives.

Provides oversight on research projects to ensure they are well-designed, ethical, and meet professional standards.

Promotes an integrated approach to research that includes clinical, behavioral, social, and environmental health perspectives.

Implements research protocols and manages compliance with regulations and ethical standards. Facilitates research programs aimed at improving population health outcomes.

Provides guidance to research staff.

Cultivates and maintains relationships with academic institutions, public health organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers to promote community health research.

Acts as a liaison between the clinical staff, researchers, and the community to ensure that research addresses the health needs and priorities of the population served.

Engages with stakeholders to promote the integration of research findings into healthcare practice and policy.

Provides oversight on collection, analysis, and interpretation of research data.

Uses research findings to inform and advocate for policy changes that benefit community health. Promotes a culture of research within the organization, encouraging staff and clinicians to participate in studies and contribute to evidence-based practices.

Advocates for research funding and resources to support ongoing and new projects. Collaborates with external institutions and/or organizations for opportunities and activities that can enhance innovative research. Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications -

Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public health, epidemiology, or related discipline;

Required: requires the incumbent to be passionate about innovation, and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement at Piedmont Health Services.

Preferred: Master’s degree in health-related field. 3 to 5 years of experience in innovation management, healthcare research, and/or research support roles.

Experience successfully assisting innovation projects or initiatives. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. Experience serving underserved population.

Current/valid License: N/A

Immunizations: All PHS Required Immunizations

Pay Range - $53,827 - $72,339

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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