Research Program Assistant II

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant II (RPA II). Under general supervision the position supports departmental research programs and/or clinical trials with study data collection and organization through the process of recruiting and coordinating activities for a research study. The range of duties includes but is not limited to patient recruitment/ interviews, data collection, data entry, organizing collected information, and records management.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Study Visits (40%)

• Ensure that research charts are prepared on a timely manner, organized and maintained. Make appointment reminder calls/emails to the study patients.
• Complete feeding plans for baseline visits with patients.
  
• Communicate vehicle for peanut introduction with nutrition.
  
• Enter and update appointment information in CRMS, PCRU and EPIC.

Data Management (35%)

• Design RedCap instruments for data entry.
  
• Enter visit data for study patients in RedCap on a timely manner.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Recruitment (10%)

• Review Dermatology and Pediatric Allergy schedules to find potential eligible patients to be recruited. Post study flyers throughout campus.
• Participate in the prescreening process by phone or in clinic.

Skin Prick Testing (10%)

• Administer skin prick testing and document in the research chart.

Documentation Management (5%)

• Maintain allergen log with expiration dates and lot numbers.
• Maintain peanut administration logs and supporting documentation.
• Submit check requisitions for study visits.
• Update Access patient database with new information in regard to follow-up calls or any pertinent information.
• Obtain signatures on essential documents for research charts and regulatory binders.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Two years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Bachelor's Degree.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F; 40hrs per week
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Donna Dieterich
Department name: SOM Ped Immunology
Personnel area: School of Medicine