Senior Research Assistant

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Creates and maintains clear, concise, and organized study records.
• Exercises confidentiality regarding patient and other sensitive information.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Performs data collection and entry, and intervention fidelity.
• 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.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues.
• Assists with improving team processes and brings them to leadership’s attention, aligning with DHHA’s Lean management principles.
• Completes training requirements for COMIRB and CITI.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• High school degree or GED preferred
• Bachelor’s degree a plus
• 1-3 years Clinical research experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with investigators, staff, and study subjects
• Sound organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Responsible and punctual individual
• 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

Shift

Rotating (Days and Nights)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$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%
• Comprehensive 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
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care 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 health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.