Research Assistant

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Clinical Research Coordinator opening with MSO - Texas Back Institute today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

MSO - Texas Back Institute, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Clinical Research Coordinator for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

TITLE: Research Assistant (RA)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Clinical Research Director, the Research Assistant (RA) is responsible for assisting physicians with the conduct, coordination and related tasks associated with physician-initiated studies and/or projects. RA's may also assist Clinical Research Coordinators with identified activities for industry-sponsored studies.

This is a full time, on-site position and may require patient/subject contact.

SUPERVISOR: Research Director

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Participate in the design of physician-initiated studies.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Maintain database and/or spreadsheet application according to studies/projects.
• Verify data in accordance with specified research protocol.
• Prepare progress reports and/or summarize project result reports for meeting and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare research results for publications; develop manuscripts and abstracts.
• Create presentations for professional.
• Routinely communicate with Director and physicians on all study/project activity.
• Ensure all research activities are within Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and federal and local regulations.
• Collaborate with applicable internal teams to deliver efficient clinical research integration into practice facilities.
• Prepare study outlines, summaries, status reports, graphs, charts, tables and slides for distribution and communication to site investigators, study staff, and applicable committees.
• Complete feasibility on all study/project outlines.
• Maintain a high knowledge of clinical research practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• In accordance with HIPAA, screen patients for potential enrollment into studies through chart reviews and/or performs retrospective chart reviews as applicable for studies.
• Protect the rights and welfare of all human research participants involved in research.
• Review potential studies and/or projects for feasibility and provides feedback to research team.
• May assist with consenting, enrollment and visit activities for industry studies.
• Assist in the preparation, review and execution of regulatory submissions to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Perform other activities as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum four- year college degree from an accredited institution, in field applicable to clinical research.

EXPERIENCE:

• Academic and/or work-related experience.
• Understanding of statistical data analysis.
• Strong IT skills - advanced working knowledge with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office to include, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Publication writing.
• Data entry skills.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

None required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Analytical skills to analyze data and manage databases.
• Technical skills.
• Observational skills to work in highly accurate manner, paying close attention to detail.
• Time management to meet project deadlines .
• Must have a growth mindset, be a self-starter and be "hands-on" with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work well with others and willingness to take on variety of clinical and non-clinical duties, within scope of practice; demonstrate teamwork with ability to work with and assist others when needed.
• Ability to work independently, taking initiative.
• Proficient in the use of general office equipment.
• Punctual and sensitive to work schedules.
• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability.
• Spine and/or orthopedic research experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability and strong work ethics.

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170 urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare's graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.

Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Research Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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