Job Req ID:
113409
Research Program Assistant
We are seeking a Research Program Assistant who will be involved in data collection, data entry, and data management functions in a research program.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical records.
- Maintain logs of patient screening, treatments, and visits.
- Perform data entry, data management and calculations using a computerized database, word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Review data input for accuracy and completeness.
- Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators, collaborators, administrators, clinicians and/or and program leaders on patient enrollment/treatment/eligibility and data collection status via verbal and written communication
- Identify appropriate patients for the clinical program according to protocol eligibility criteria.
- Communicate with program sponsors, coordinators and collaborators.
- Maintain filing system for electronic and paper-based patient records.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Attend regular group meetings (weekly or monthly).
- Obtain consent and HIPAA approvals from eligible patients.
- Administer standardized surveys to patients or their proxies via phone, or via in-patient, clinic or home visits.
- Call patients with reminders of their appointments.
- Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in-patient, clinic or home visit.
- Escort patients through hospital during any visit.
- Set up and take down equipment for patient testing.
- Literature search & organize data for program-related reports and papers.
- Prepare study documents for IRB submission, as needed.
- Follow all written and unwritten program practices, procedures and protocols.
- Organize and file patient records; prepare and maintain program materials.
- Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by supervisor.
- Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision but asks for clarification when needed regarding data quality and integrity issues.
- This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.
- Have initiative in anticipating and responding to program needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.
- Maintain high level of motivation for job functions with a positive attitude.
- Demonstrates high motivation, positive attitude, and good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in all interpersonal interactions with all patients, research staff, investigators, and students
- Knows the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area. Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
- Some related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some college courses.
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.25 - $23.00 HRLY ($34,840 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 830a-5p
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10002817-SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine
School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus