Research Program Assistant Jobs

The Research Program Assistant will be involved in data collection, data entry, and coordinating 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
Data entry, management, and calculations using a computerized database, word processing, and spreadsheet software; review data input for accuracy and completeness
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
Prepares 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.
Technical qualifications or specialized certifications:
Required: All HIPAA and related courses must be completed and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of start date.
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency
Have initiative in anticipating and responding to program needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions
Maintain high level of motivation for job functions with positive attitude
Demonstrates and serves 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 research staff, investigators, and student
Knows the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area. Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.
Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision, and asks for clarification when needed regarding data quality and integrity issues.
Specific physical requirements for the job:
Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
Assisting patients during evaluations within crowded clinical environment
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Ability to move about
Minimum Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
Some college courses
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.00-$18.90-$22.50 HRLY (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
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