The Clinical Research Assistant works under general supervision of the principal investigator, research coordinator, research associate or lead research assistant to perform administrative, data collection, quality control and documentation activities in clinical research studies.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists with coordination of basic study activities including creation of study binders, screening logs, forms, consent forms, templates, and lists.
- Assists with recording, transcribing, and processing of study data, materials, or information.
- Coordinates study participant appointments, activities, or visits.
- Organizes participant charts and files and distributes appropriately.
- Generates letters and other written communication for study participants.
- Compiles study participant packets and recruitment materials.
- Under the direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator, assists in enrolling patients in research studies.
- Contacts patients if/when required to collect additional information.
- Provides technical support for devices, systems, tools or instruments used for research purposes.
- Tracks and manages participant stipends.
- Develops electronic workflows to support study management.
- Monitors study participant correspondence to ensure timely response.
- Assists in preparation of study materials for IRB review.
- Promote a team atmosphere by treating individuals with respect and honesty and by using direct communication and active listening skills.
- Be open to change and actively support change.
- Be open to others' ideas and points of view.
- Evaluate employees objectively and provide employees with periodic feedback.
- Promote department goals as well as the mission of the hospital.
- Communicate goals to fellow staff members.
- Maintain department policies and procedures.
- Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies (i.e., Joint Commission, State of Wisconsin).
- Maintain and/or communicate to appropriate party function backlog at a set time.
- Educate new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
- Demonstrate acceptance and training of student interns in the department, as directed.
Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement team meetings, and team projects, as directed.
- Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate good organizational skills.
- Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner.
Additional Job Description: Education/Training Requirements:
- Associate degree in a medical, technical, scientific or health related field required.
- B.S. and/or phlebotomy experience 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.
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