Research Assistant

The Research Assistant's responsibility is to support the clinical team to achieve daily and overall company goals. In compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and FDA guidelines, the Research Assistant will perform clinical and administrative support duties related to clinical trials under the site director's supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process potential volunteers that have contacted the company and document in the computer system accordingly
• Request medical records of potential and current research participants
• Assist staff with administrative tasks such as copying, scanning, filing, mailing, emailing, etc.
• Assist the CR team in coordinating and facilitating study-required activities of trial participants. Assures the consent process has been fully executed.
• Identify potential volunteers by reviewing medical records and study charts
• Assist in maintaining online recruitment systems’ information
• Assist study coordinators with data entry in electronic case report forms
• Assist in making first contact with potential new volunteers by responding to email and phone inquiries
• Maintain study “cheat sheets” that outline primary inclusion/exclusion criteria to use during phone intakes
• Communicates with the team incoming data and patient status such as adverse events and inconsistencies.
• Maintains study chart to coincide with current patient status
• Develops methods to assist the CR team in screening all new patients and consults for trials.
• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of data forms and materials.
• Assists CR team in preparation for audits conducted by the FDA and pharmaceutical representatives
• Contribute to providing the highest customer service levels by maintaining open communication with other research staff and participating in inter-department discussions relevant to research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field(Science, Medical, or clinical) or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience, preferably in the clinical healthcare industry.
• Strong Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Attention to details
• Time-management skills and ability to multi-tasking between the different sites and studies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Work collaboratively and supports the efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
• Maintain confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with administrative tasks?

Experience:

• clinical health care industry: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location