Assistant Senior, Research

At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our values: Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency.

About the role

The Research Assistant Sr (RA) will be an essential team member in active clinical research and/or quality improvement work being conducted at Denver Health (DHHA). Under general supervision, the RA assists with various research-related activities on projects that focus on a variety of health- and healthcare services topics. The RA may be required to simultaneously support multiple projects at different locations, such as the DHHA main campus, community clinics, and urgent outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs subject-related activities, such as screening and consenting for recruitment, conducting chart reviews, conducting patient interviews, collecting samples, patient navigation, and tracking outcomes. Able to train new staff on study-related responsibilities. (25%)
• Creates and maintains clear, concise, and organized study records. (20%)
• Exercises confidentiality regarding patient and other sensitive information. (10%)
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. (10%)
• Performs data collection and entry, and intervention fidelity. (10%)
• Performs literature reviews, which may include literature searches, organizing results and summarizing findings. Assists in research publications by contributing to the writing of various sections and analyzing data. (10%)
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues. (5%)
• Assists with improving team processes and brings them to leadership’s attention, aligning with DHHA’s Lean management principles. (5%)
• Completes training requirements for COMIRB and CITI. (5%)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (High School degree or GED preferred. Bachelor’s degree a plus)
• 1-3 years clinical research experience

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with investigators, staff, and study subjects
• Comfortable working with diverse populations
• Sound organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of protocol adherence and general research practices
• Knowledge of research methods and rules of patient confidentiality
• Experience with study subject interviews and qualitative research methods
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong desire for team improvement and growth
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, and values best possible customer service and patient care

Pay

$21.83 - $30.56 / hr

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.