Research Program Assistant

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant who will be involved in data collection, entry, and management functions in a research program.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical records.
• Maintain logs of patient screening, treatments, and visits
• Perform data entry, data management, and calculations using a computerized database, word processing, and spreadsheet software, review data input for accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrate initiative in anticipating and responding to program needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.
  
• Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators, collaborators, administrators, clinicians, and/or and program leaders on patient enrollment/treatment/eligibility and data collection status via verbal and written communication
• Identify appropriate patients for clinical program.
• Communicate with program sponsors, coordinators and collaborators.
  
• Maintain filing system for electronic and paper-based patient records.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Attend regular group meetings (weekly or monthly).
• Obtain consent and HIPAA approvals from eligible patients.
• Administer standardized surveys to patients or their proxies via phone, or via in-patient, clinic or home visits.
• Call patients with reminders of their appointments.
• Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in-patient, clinic or home visit.
• Escort patients through the hospital during any visit.
• Set up and take down equipment for patient testing.
• Literature search & organize data for program-related reports and papers.
• Prepare study documents for IRB submission, as needed.
• Follow all written and unwritten program practices, procedures, and protocols.
• Organize and file patient records; prepare and maintain program materials.
• Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by the supervisor.
• This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.
  
• Maintain high level of motivation for job functions with positive attitude.
  
• Knowledge of the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct normal functions.
• Awareness of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.
  
• Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision and ask for clarification when needed regarding data quality and integrity issues.
  
• Demonstrate and serve as a role model for a positive work environment, including high motivation, positive attitude, and good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in all interpersonal interactions with all patients, research staff, investigators, and students.

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

• Some college courses preferred.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.25 - $23.00 HRLY ($14,040 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Casual
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine