"Clinical Research Study Assistant II - Psychiatry"

Position Summary

The department of Psychiatry is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Clinical Research Study Assistant I to join our dynamic team. This position will involve both administrative and clinical duties, contributing to the advancement of our research projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare and research settings, possessing the skills necessary to perform various clinical procedures and administrative tasks. Position will participate in clinical research study activities such as screening, obtaining consent, enrolling participants, sample collection, documentation, and reporting of data.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in the recruitment of study participants as identified in related protocol; visits with study participants to explain study, screens for eligibility and obtains informed consent of participants.
• Completes all necessary paperwork/documentation according to study protocol; obtains consent, interviews study subjects and schedules follow-ups as needed.
• Performs basic/scripted assessments to confirm eligibility to participate in study; explains and schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures and/or treatment as required in the study; refers participants to basic resources as necessary.
• Collects data from study participants, medical records, interviews, questionnaires, diagnostic tests and other sources; performs basic evaluation and interpretation of collected data and prepares appropriate reports and documentation as necessary; prepares and distributes study packets and information.
• Maintains and updates site demographics on computer database; logs forms received and file as appropriate; prepares reports from database to include weekly reports and other reports as requested.
• Receives and disseminates study-related regulatory documents and correspondence.
• Communicates and coordinates with other study personnel as required to include data entry and randomization of personnel, pharmacy, laboratories, study sponsors and others as needed for study implementation and routine problem resolution.
• Attends routine meetings and other meetings related to the clinical research; stays abreast of information and any changes to study protocol.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills and strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment: Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience: Administrative Or Research (2 Years)

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Associate degree

Skills: Clinical Research, Database Management, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Information Organization, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Outlook, Organizing, Researching, Research Protocols, Written Communication

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly