New Brunswick, NJ, USA
10 days ago
Medical Education Specialist
Recruitment/Posting Title Medical Education Specialist Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department NJMS-Psychiatry Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Education Specialist for NJMS- Assisted Treatment Center of Excellence.

The primary purpose for the Medical Education Specialist is to support the mission of the Northern New Jersey Medication-Assisted Treatment Center of Excellence (NNJ-MATrx-COE) in advancing healthcare outcomes by providing mentorship, technical assistance, and training to medical providers and healthcare stakeholders. This position combines clinical expertise with educational skills to enhance the quality of patient care and promote evidence-based practices in medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The Medical Education Specialist will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication management, foster best practices, reduce stigma, and contribute to overall success of the mission of the NNJ-MATrx-COE.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: Deliver engaging and evidence-based educational presentations to healthcare providers, support staff, and other stakeholders. Disseminate information on pharmaceutical products, disease states, clinical guidelines, and best practices. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with medical providers. Offer guidance and support through one-on-one academic detailing sessions, providing both technical and clinical guidance. Assist healthcare professionals in resolving medication-related challenges pertaining to substance use disorder management. Develops and conducts training sessions for healthcare providers and staff to enhance their understanding of medications and evidence-based treatment strategies for substance use disorders. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure the safe and effective use of medications, promotion of MOUD, and other evidence-based strategies for substance use disorders. Collects and analyzes data related to medication utilization, adherence, and outcomes. Use this information to tailor educational interventions and improve patient care. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. FLSA Exempt Grade 35S Position Salary PS35 Annual Minimum Salary 109283.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 132134.00 Annual Maximum Salary 157610.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP
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