Research Program Assistant

We are seeking a casualResearch Program Assistant who will be involved in data collection, data entry, and operational functions for 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
• Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators, collaborators, administrators, clinicians, and/or program leaders on patient enrollment/treatment/eligibility and data collection status via verbal and written communication
• Identify appropriate patients for clinical program
• Communicate with 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 visits
• Escort patients through the hospital during any visit
• Set up and take down equipment for patient testing
• Perform literature searches and 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

• Carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision and ask for clarification when needed regarding data quality and integrity issues.

• Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by the supervisor

• Complete all HIPAA and related courses and successfully complete appropriate exams within two weeks of start date.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.
• Able to take initiative in anticipating and responding to program needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.
  

• Able to maintain a high level of self-motivation for job functions with a positive attitude.
  

• Contribute to a positive work environment, including high motivation, positive attitude, and good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in all interpersonal interactions with all research staff, investigators, students, and patients.
  

• Know the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal functions of the job.

• 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.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 HRLY ($15.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Casual, up to 19 hrs per week/987 per year
Exempt Status:Non-Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine