Research Program Assistant II/CMA
We are seeking a Research Program Assistant II/CMA, who under general supervision job supports departmental research programs and/or clinical trials with study data collection and organization through the process of recruiting and coordinating activities for a research study. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: patient recruitment/ interviews, data collection, data entry, organizing collected information; and records management. Additionally, the RPA II/CMA will perform clinical activities necessary for the smooth flow of patients by performing a variety of duties to assist in the care and safety of the patients.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Research
Enrollment
- Contact eligible patients to discuss interest and willingness to switch from oral to LAI-ART and to enroll into the program.
Scheduling
- Coordinate injection visit between patient, nursing, and schedulers.
- Contact patients to remind about appointments, assess drug tolerability, and answer any questions or concerns.
Payment
- Assist with process of billing and reimbursement procedures.
- Facilitate drug approval for payor sources covering LAI-CAB/RPV through pharmacy benefits/medical benefits.
- Work with medical director to provide needed documentation for prior authorizations, appeals, etc.
Administration/Monitoring
- Administer long-acting injectable medication.
- Monitor for manufacturer recommended time.
Procurement
- Pursue drug procurement for all patients approved by respective payor source (injectable therapy), including interfacing with the ViiVConnect portal for each patient (if oral lead-in used)
- Receive, store, and maintain drug inventory (oral lead-in and injectable therapy) via “clear bagging” mechanism.
Participant Tracking
- Work closely with the medical and program directors to maintain and updated clinical database on a weekly basis.
- Support the program director with patient tracking and monitoring and other duties as assigned.
Medical
- Take patient’s complete vital signs, history, and note allergies with initials and credentials noted in the computer.
- Obtain all specimens including venipuncture for lab tests ordered by clinicians.
- Perform in house laboratory tests as protocol indicates and ordered by clinicians.
- Prepare lab specimens and accurately complete forms for transport.
- Perform injections as ordered by the clinician and utilize the computer system for documentation.
- As applicable inspect, clean, and stock supplies in clinician’s exam rooms, Observation Room and Procedure Room.
- Adhere to standard precautions for infection control.
- Share the responsibility for ongoing assessment of quality and efficiency of patient care services.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Incumbent may need to travel to affiliate sites as required.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.
- Reliable transportation.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Two years related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
- Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, AMT, NAHP).
- Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
- Must maintain current MA and CPR certification/registration during duration of employment in this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree.
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant II/CMA
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY ($52,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F; 8:30 - 5:00
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Ped Infectious Disease
Personnel area: School of Medicine