Clinical Research Assistant A/B (Department of Hematology/Oncology)

Job Description Summary

The primary role of the Clinical Research Assistant is to assist with study coordination and biospecimen management for breast cancer investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within the 2-PREVENT Breast Cancer Translational Center of Excellence (TCE). The Research Assistant works directly with study physicians, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff. This position will have the following responsibilities: 1) Assist research coordinators with study tasks, including assessing eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, review of medical records, and/or discussions with physicians and research staff, scheduling subjects for appointments and procedures as required by study protocols, conducting reminder calls and/or emails prior to study visits; 2) Assist with program-wide biospecimen management: collect, log, and ship samples according to study protocols, prepare sample collection kits, maintain inventory of lab supplies; 3) Support the Breast Cancer Clinical Trails Navigation Program: monitor program email and EPIC pool for referrals, communicate with patients to complete intakes and disclosure forms, match patients to clinical trials based on review of prior records, and route patients to designated trial teams; 4) Collect data per study protocol and SOPs. Complete data entry into study databases and assist with quality assurance and query resolution, maintain and organize participant charts.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform standard office duties, such as answering phones, scheduling and coordinating study visits, necessary testing, and meetings; screening and triaging requests; managing correspondence, organizing office and research supplies, submitting purchasing orders, maintaining files and records (both paper and electronic), scanning, archiving, de-identifying subject records
• Responsible for preparing charts and binders for study visits, to include but not limited to making copies, accessing databases, creating documents. Sending out study patient packets that include the questionnaires, documents and study materials needed for that visit
• Completing documentation and data entry for each call. Research data entry. Maintain and update study databases. Obtain records and any other material required to complete case report forms and comply with protocols.
• Sort, review, screen and distribute incoming and outgoing e-mail; prepare, compose and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries. Answer calls on a daily basis and handle accordingly.
• Scheduling appointments for patients for study visits and with other divisions and/or service centers as required by the protocol. Arranging transportation to and from study visits
• Prepare patient and healthcare provider reports after study visits on a monthly basis. Maintain an electronic copy of these documents
• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocol
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Clinical Research Assistant A - High School Grad/GE Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Clinical Research Assistant B

• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses
• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. See more occupations related to this task.
• Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.
• Collect data

Clinical Research Assistant B - High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$17.55 - $21.36 Hourly Rate