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Requisition ID:  118839

Clinical Research Assistant II

We are looking for a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Clinic Health Educator/Clinical Research Assistant II who will work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to implement the UChoose program, offering designated evidence-based sexual health education programs (EBP) as part of the Title X Program at the Harriet Lane Clinic. This position will also provide family planning and sexual health education with adolescents and young adults in the clinic setting and training of clinical staff about new program initiatives and components. The HLC’s Title X Program provides family planning and sexual and reproductive health care as outlined by Title X national clinical guidelines to clients aged 13-25 who are seeking confidential services or are uninsured or underinsured with the goal to reduce unintended pregnancy among patients served under aged 26.


Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The Clinical Research Assistant II will support the research team by implementing steps and processes of a clinical research protocol. The position will perform both administrative tasks related to day-to-day clinical research operations, and protocol-related duties requiring an understanding of research procedures.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collect study data by recruiting and coordinating activities of study participants.
  • Utilize a basic understanding of the clinical study background and rationale to explain. the study to potential and current participants.
  • Assist in developing recruitment strategy for one or more studies.
  • Implement a variety of techniques for recruitment, e.g., print and web based. advertisements, contact referring physicians, participate in community events, etc.
  • Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
  • Perform data entry and organize data in approved systems.
  • Serve as liaison between study team and IRB for routine administrative matters.
  • Prepare routine reports related to study accrual, study trends, efficiency-related issues.
  • Contact participants to confirm, schedule, and retain.
  • Other duties as assigned.


In addition to the duties described above

  • Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues and other clinic-based staff
  • Participate in Youth Sexual Health Initiative (YoSHI) Coalition and project’s Core Implementation Team (CIT) meetings, monthly conference calls for Clinical Intervention Partners, and related curriculum trainings
  • Provide developmentally and culturally appropriate one-on-one counseling with youth related to family planning and sexual health & serve as training facilitator to train clinicians and staff about program and its availability on-site.
  • Maintain organized documentation for participant incentives and support participant usage.
  • Complete youth-friendly and supportive services assessments and contribute to ensuring clinical services are youth-friendly and appropriate supportive services (mental health and substance use) are accessible.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • One year of related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Experience working with youth, counseling on contraception, family planning, pregnancy prevention and related interventions.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Administrative Skills - Awareness
  • Clinical Research - Awareness
  • Clinical Research Knowledge - Awareness
  • Data Entry - Awareness
  • Data Collection and Reporting - Awareness
  • Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
  • Information Gathering - Awareness
  • Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
  • Organizational Skills - Awareness


The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

 

 

Classified Title: Clinical Research Assistant II  
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($42,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F; 9-5pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Ped Adolescent Medicine   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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