Clinical Research Assistant_Research

Why Planned Parenthood?
Working at Planned Parenthood is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work. In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgment-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.
As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Specifically, we recognize that profound racism impacts the education, health, and well-being of people in our communities, and we are actively working to address all forms of oppression. We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. People of color are strongly urged to apply.
What you’ll be doing:
Major Responsibilities:
Provides support to research-related projects in conjunction with the CRCs and under the supervision of the Clinical Research Manager and the Director of Research Operations.
Works in collaboration with the Research team to support the daily logistics and study operations of research studies across multiple health centers. Able to adapt to changing schedules and locations. Study activities may include:

• Coordinates daily enrollment with health center team to integrate enrollment into clinic flow for the day.
• Hosts and assists with study monitor visits.
• Monitors inventory of supplies needed for conducting research studies at assigned locations. Communicates with lead study coordinator or Clinical Research Manager regarding supply inventory and assists with ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintains integrity of study data, including timely data entry, and ensuring the quality of case report forms and source documents. Performs quality assurance (QA) tasks as directed by study QA plan.
• Distributes recruitment materials in health centers or online.
• Goes to health center staff meetings for study communication.
• Keeps regulatory binders updated with new communication from study sponsors and new study materials.
• Uses ASANA software for project management and organization.
• Conducts chart review in both EPM and EHR .
• Recruits, screens, and schedules potential research subjects for studies.
• Maintains numerous logs for supply accountability.
• Assists in coordinating health center staff trainings.
• Ensures timely shipment of samples as directed by protocols and in compliance with relevant regulations concerning shipping of biological samples.
• Distributes weekly communications to health centers on enrollment goals and progress of study.
• Collects, processes, packages, and monitors storage of biological samples collected in the course of research studies.
• Conducts informed consent and enrolls subjects into research studies.

Works collaboratively with Health Center staff, other members of the Research team, the Clinical Research Manager, and the Director of Research/Principle Investigator. Lead smaller research projects such as data requests, patient surveys and flyer based recruitment in health centers. As lead study coordinator may be responsible for establishing and implementing a plan for monitoring all study activities, supplies, regulatory documentation, and data quality with the guidance of the CRM. May be asked to co-lead a larger research study alongside CRC.
Performs health center tasks including but not limited to, preparing exam rooms, taking clients to exam rooms, assisting clinicians, and a variety of tasks which require demonstrating knowledge of universal precautions, sterile technique and hazardous waste disposal.
Maintains and manages EPM tasks related to study. This can include being able to schedule, create charts, assist with research charges and adjustments.
Writes and submits articles for affiliate communications. (sharepoint, CS newletter)
Assists with maintaining and keeping department sharepoint page up to date with current study information.
Assists with training research interns, newly hired CRAs, or health center staff assisting with research study conduct.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by adhering to and complying with infection and exposure control procedures; OSHA, WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and PPGNHAIK policies and procedures.
Maintains HIPAA compliance standards regarding patient privacy and confidentiality. Always protects patient confidentiality within health center and research operations.
Maintains health center operations by following policies and procedures; reports needed changes per PPGNHAIK guidelines.
Maintains current Good Clinical Procedure (GCP), Human Subjects Research, and IATA. Keeps up to date on PPFA and PPGNHAIK research SOPS and research guidelines.
Actively seeks career growth opportunities in clinical research by attending webinars and trainings.
Maintains either Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant-registered with Phlebotomy.
We’ll trust you to:

• Adheres to the PPGNHAIK code of conduct and all policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Takes action to support the affiliate’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates and maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Values continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.
• Supports and acts in accordance with the PPGNHI customer service standards.

You’ll need to have:Supervisory Responsibilities:
None required.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum two years of college-level coursework in life sciences or health related field or equivalent experience in the health care field.
Experience:
Minimum 1-year experience in healthcare or human subjects research preferred.
Experience in medical research or research-related activities preferred, including at least two of the following:

• Experience interacting with patients in a medical setting or research subjects in person.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems (NextGen preferred)
• Experience administering informed consent in a research or medical setting.
• Experience with electronic data captures systems.
• Experience handling biological specimens.

Proficient computer skills and software skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office software and NextGen EHR.
Must have excellent skills in written and verbal communication. Must be self-motivated, flexible, able to work well in teams, and detail oriented.
Certifications:
Medical Assistant certification with phlebotomy preferred. CITI GCP/HSR certificates preferred.
Other:
Local travel between sites required.
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Proof of completed COVID-19 Vaccinations and Proof of recent Influenza Vaccine is required prior to starting employment with PPGNHAIK.
Perks:
As part of our total rewards package, we offer meaningful work, promotional opportunities, and competitive compensation. Our attractive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, as well as a retirement plan with matching contributions by employer. For additional information regarding compensation, pay scales, or total rewards, please reach out to [email protected].
Next Steps:
Please click apply now below to submit an application and resume. Once your information has been reviewed by our recruitment team, we will reach out by telephone and email to schedule an interview for all qualified applicants. Please continue to check your spam folder for all email communications that may come from our organization.
Equal opportunity employment
PPGNHAIK is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and to support their retention and advancement within the organization. Justice is one of our core values, and we are committed to fostering a workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, age, disabilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other characteristic. Our commitment to justice and diversity also means providing a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and engaging.
Racism deeply impacts the health and wellbeing of our communities, compounding existing disparities and creating intersectional barriers. We strive to name and address these barriers through community engagement and assessment, relevant and effective policy creation, and organizational accountability methods. We support initiatives that address all forms of oppression, however, maintaining an explicit focus on race is essential to advancing equity across our communities. Improving outcomes for people of color will improve outcomes for everyone.