General Summary/Purpose:

Will be involved in data collection, entry and 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
• Data entry, management and calculations using computerized database, word processing and spreadsheet software; review data input for accuracy and completeness
• 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
• Actively communicate and update supervising clinical 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 clinical program
• Maintain high level of motivation for job functions with positive attitude
• 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
• Prepares weekly report of work hours and activities for review by supervisor
• Demonstrates and serves as a role model for a positive work environment, including high motivation, positive attitude, and good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in all interpersonal interactions with all research staff, investigators, and student
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum qualifications (mandatory):

High school diploma/GED required. Some related experience required.

Additional education may substitute for experience. Experience in using a personal computer.

Preferred qualifications: Some college courses.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.  Highly attentive to detail and deadlines.

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications:

Required: All HIPAA and related courses must be completed and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of start date.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant 
Working Title: Research Program Assistant  ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB 
Starting Salary Range: $13.00-$16.93
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F; 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt  
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: 10002817-SOM DOM Pulmonary 
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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