Clinical Research Assistant

General Summary:  A non-exempt position of a trained individual who is responsible for performing administrative duties, clinical research tasks within the scope of such individual’s practice in the State of Ohio as delegated under the direction of the research physicians and nurse manager.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1.    Fulfills clinical research responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing subject flow; accompanying subjects to exam/procedure room; assisting subjects as needed with dressing, collecting specimens, preparing subject for provider exam, etc.; collecting subject history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to subjects; answering calls, and providing pertinent information; all as within the scope of practice.
2.    Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving subject medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.;
completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating research charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
3.    Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to research protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between subject visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
4.    Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting subject rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to subjects and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
5.    Fulfills clinical assisting responsibilities in accordance with State guidelines, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, checking vital signs (taking blood pressure, measuring pulse and breathing rates, collecting data such as weight and height measurements); physical examination preparations; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, skin/exudate, and sputum; electrocardiography, and first aid.
6.    Maintains all records for investigational products; drug administration through certain routes including topical, oral, or injection (does not include arterial punctures or inserting intravenous medications); demonstrate proper education to patient or family member for self-dosing or at-home administration of drug; meets with sponsor staff to review all drug administration logs and maintenance.
7.    Other duties assigned.
 
Department Specific Job Duties: Assists with direct, and indirect, operational activity occurring in clinical research studies.
a.    Proper documentation of research information into sponsor provided data management collection systems
b.    Completes industry and sponsor required training 
c.    Recruitment of research subjects, obtaining informed consent, and conducting trial visits
d.    Ensure protection of privacy for all study research subjects
e.    Maintains compliance with all federal, state, local and institutional laws in accordance for good clinical practice, Universal Guidelines and the Common Rule as they relate to clinical research studies

Education/Certifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2-year degree including, but not limited to, a Certified Medical Assistant, a Pharmacy Technician, or a Licensed Practical Nurse.  A Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college course in medical assisting with current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologies (AMT) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA),  a certificate  or licensure as a Pharmacy Technician, or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Ohio.  Must possess current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).

Experience: 1-5 years recent experience working in a medical facility and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Research experience preferred.

Other Requirements: The employee is expected to protect the privacy of all patient/client information in accordance with Wright State Physicians privacy policies, procedures and practices as required by Federal (and State) law and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider.

Benefits: Competitive salary and excellent full-time benefits, including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Remission with Wright State University and a generous 7.5% company contribution to employee 401(a).