UNIV - Research Program Assistant-Advance - Department of Otolaryngology

Job Description Summary

Full-time Program Assistant is needed to work on an NCI-funded research project for patients with cancer conducted at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. The Program Assistant will work as part of a larger research team and interface primarily with other researchers, clinicians and patients in the clinical setting.


Preferred Education & Experience:
· Strong interpersonal communication skills
· Detail-oriented
· Exceptional work ethic
· Highly motivated and independent; requires minimal supervision.
· Works well in a team
· Demonstrates sensitivity toward patients and their loved ones coping with experiences with cancer.
· Facility with REDCap
· Proficiency with computer skills in data entry, reporting, and the full Microsoft Office Suite
· Working knowledge of EPIC electronic health record

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000995 COM OTO Head & Neck Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-04

Pay Range

32,686.00 - 46,578.50 - 60,471.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

35% - Research operations

o Provide administrative support of recruitment strategies: prepares mailings, distributes flyers, phone marketing, etc.

o Screen participants for all studies independently (i.e screening for eligibility criteria)

o Schedule study visits and maintains subject level documentation for minimal risk studies or for other studies under direct supervision.

o Conduct visits for minimal risk studies independently. May also perform assessments for minimal risk studies or for greater than minimal risk studies under direct supervision. Collect data directly from participant or from the electronic medical record.

o Conduct and/or documents consent for participants in minimal risk studies. May conduct consent for studies greater than minimal risk under direct supervision.

o Collect, prepare or process adverse events under supervision.

o Review study participant charges in the medical record and ensure the route according to the Study Billing Plan.

35% - Data and informatics

Complete case report forms and enters data into EDC system(s). Resolves data queries.

10% - Communication

o Participate in study team meetings and provides study status updates. Communicate and coordinate with other study personnel as required for study implementation and routine problem resolution.

10% - Ethics and participant safety

o Understands the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting human subjects research activities.

10% - Leadership and Professionalism

o Encourage and supports colleagues in completing project work. Assists with identifying efficiencies and improving processes.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Fre