Clinical Research Assistant A/B

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant A/B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Assistant A

Job Description Summary

Assists with the coordination and conduct of clinical research studies under direct supervision. Supports study recruitment, consent, and data collection; processes and ships specimens; and helps maintain compliance with study protocols. Works with investigators and research staff to ensure accurate documentation and contribute to the success of investigator-initiated and multi-center clinical studies.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform standard office duties, such as answering phones, scheduling and coordinating study visits, necessary testing, and meetings; screening and triaging requests; managing correspondence, organizing office and research supplies, submitting purchasing orders, maintaining files and records (both paper and electronic), scanning, archiving, de-identifying subject records
• Responsible for preparing charts and binders for study visits, to include but not limited to making copies, accessing databases, creating documents. Sending out study patient packets that include the questionnaires, documents and study materials needed for that visit
• Completing documentation and data entry for each call. Research data entry. Maintain and update study databases. Obtain records and any other material required to complete case report forms and comply with protocols.
• Sort, review, screen and distribute incoming and outgoing e-mail; prepare, compose and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries. Answer calls on a daily basis and handle accordingly.
• Scheduling appointments for patients for study visits and with other divisions and/or service centers as required by the protocol. Arranging transportation to and from study visits
• Prepare patient and healthcare provider reports after study visits on a monthly basis. Maintain an electronic copy of these documents
• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocol
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Clinical Research Assistant A - High School Grad/GE Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Clinical Research Assistant B

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