Clinical Research Assistant

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Affords assistance with coordination of basic study activities including creation of study binders, screening logs, forms, consent forms, templates, and lists.
• Affords assistance in recording, transcribing, and processing of study data, materials, or information.
• Affords assistance in coordinating study participant appointments, activities, or visits.
• Affords assistance in organizing participant charts and files and distributing appropriately.
• Affords assistance in generating letters and other written communication for study participants.
• Affords assistance in compiling study participant packets and recruitment materials.
• Affords assistance in enrolling patients in research studies under the direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator.
• Affords assistance in contacting patients if/when required to collect additional information.
• Affords assistance in providing technical support for devices, systems, tools, or instruments used for research purposes.
• Affords assistance in tracking and managing participant stipends.
• Affords assistance in developing electronic workflows to support study management.
• Affords assistance in monitoring study participant correspondence to ensure timely response.
• Affords assistance in preparing study materials for IRB review.
• Affords assistance in promoting a team atmosphere by treating individuals with respect and honesty and using direct communication and active listening skills.
• Affords assistance in being open to change and actively supporting change.
• Affords assistance in being open to others' ideas and points of view.
• Affords assistance in evaluating employees objectively and providing employees with periodic feedback.
• Affords assistance in promoting department goals as well as the mission of the hospital.
• Affords assistance in communicating goals to fellow staff members.
• Affords assistance in maintaining department policies and procedures.
• Affords assistance in maintaining and/or communicating to appropriate party function backlog at a set time.
• Affords assistance in educating new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
• Affords assistance in demonstrating acceptance and training of student interns in the department, as directed.
• Affords assistance in participating in hospital committees, performance improvement team meetings, and team projects, as directed.
• Affords assistance in demonstrating punctuality and preparedness.
• Affords assistance in demonstrating effective communication skills.
• Affords assistance in demonstrating good organizational skills.
• Affords assistance in contributing in a positive, solution-focused manner.
• Affords assistance in conducting self in a professional manner.
• Affords assistance in demonstrating organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion.
• Affords assistance in communicating with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Affords assistance in attempting to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
• Affords assistance in projecting a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.
• Affords assistance in influencing departments within Rogers and providing technical guidance.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Position requires walking, sitting, and standing.
• Lifting is moderate; must be capable of lifting a minimum of twenty (20) pounds.
• Reaching, handling, grasping and manual dexterity are necessary to operate various equipment.
• Verbal and hearing ability are required to interact with staff, consultants, patients, and family members of patients.
• Numerical ability is required to maintain records and operate a computer.
• Tact is required to interact effectively with employees and professional staff.
• Logical thinking and discretion required to make decisions in initiating and implementing policies and procedures and standards.

Education/Training Requirements

• Associates degree in a medical, technical, scientific or health related field required.
• B.S. and/or prior behavioral health clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Two (2) years prior work experience in an academic, clinical, scientific or research environment.
• Exceptional written communication skills, attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.