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Requisition ID:  114085

Research Program Assistant

We are seeking a casual Research Program Assistant who will be involved in data collection, data entry, and operational functions for 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 program leaders on patient enrollment/treatment/eligibility and data collection status via verbal and written communication
  • Identify appropriate patients for clinical program
  • Communicate with 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 visits
  • Escort patients through the hospital during any visit
  • Set up and take down equipment for patient testing
  • Perform literature searches and 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

  • Carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision and ask for clarification when needed regarding data quality and integrity issues.

  • Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by the supervisor

  • Complete all HIPAA and related courses and successfully complete appropriate exams within two weeks of start date.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.
  • Able to take initiative in anticipating and responding to program needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.
  • Able to maintain a high level of self-motivation for job functions with a positive attitude.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment, including high motivation, positive attitude, and good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in all interpersonal interactions with all research staff, investigators, students, and patients.
  • Know the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal functions of the job.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Some related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Some college courses.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 HRLY ($15.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Casual, up to 19 hrs per week/987 per year 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Pulmonary  
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.
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