Clinical Research Assistant

Summary:

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.

Conduct self in a professional manner.

• Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion.
• Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
• Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same.
• Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.
• Ability to influence departments within Rogers and provide technical guidance.

Additional Job Description:

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Position requires walking, sitting, and standing. Lifting is moderate; must be capable of lifting a minimum of twenty (20) pounds. Reaching, handling, grasping and manual dexterity are necessary to operate various equipment.
• Verbal and hearing ability are required to interact with staff, consultants, patients, and family members of patients. Numerical ability is required to maintain records and operate a computer.
• Tact is required to interact effectively with employees and professional staff. Logical thinking and discretion required to make decisions in initiating and implementing policies and procedures and standards.
• Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal, and auditory skills and abilities.
• Must be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, per post-employment physical.
   

Education/Training Requirements:

• Associates degree in a medical, technical, scientific or health related field required.
• B.S. and/or prior behavioral health clinical experience strongly 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.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 
• 401(k) retirement plan 
• Employee share program 
• Life/disability insurance 
• Flex spending accounts  
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)