Clinical Research Assistant A/B

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant A/B (Department of Hematology/Oncology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Assistant A

Job Description Summary

The primary role of the Clinical Research Assistant is to assist with study coordination and biospecimen management for breast cancer investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within the 2-PREVENT Breast Cancer Translational Center of Excellence (TCE). The Research Assistant works directly with study physicians, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff. This position will have the following responsibilities: 1) Assist research coordinators with study tasks, including assessing eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, review of medical records, and/or discussions with physicians and research staff, scheduling subjects for appointments and procedures as required by study protocols, conducting reminder calls and/or emails prior to study visits; 2) Assist with program-wide biospecimen management: collect, log, and ship samples according to study protocols, prepare sample collection kits, maintain inventory of lab supplies; 3) Support the Breast Cancer Clinical Trails Navigation Program: monitor program email and EPIC pool for referrals, communicate with patients to complete intakes and disclosure forms, match patients to clinical trials based on review of prior records, and route patients to designated trial teams; 4) Collect data per study protocol and SOPs. Complete data entry into study databases and assist with quality assurance and query resolution, maintain and organize participant charts.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform standard office duties, such as answering phones, scheduling and coordinating study visits, necessary testing, and meetings; screening and triaging requests; managing correspondence, organizing office and research supplies, submitting purchasing orders, maintaining files and records (both paper and electronic), scanning, archiving, de-identifying subject records
• Responsible for preparing charts and binders for study visits, to include but not limited to making copies, accessing databases, creating documents. Sending out study patient packets that include the questionnaires, documents and study materials needed for that visit
• Completing documentation and data entry for each call. Research data entry. Maintain and update study databases. Obtain records and any other material required to complete case report forms and comply with protocols.
• Sort, review, screen and distribute incoming and outgoing e-mail; prepare, compose and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries. Answer calls on a daily basis and handle accordingly.
• Scheduling appointments for patients for study visits and with other divisions and/or service centers as required by the protocol. Arranging transportation to and from study visits
• Prepare patient and healthcare provider reports after study visits on a monthly basis. Maintain an electronic copy of these documents
• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocol
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses.
• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Clinical Research Assistant A - High School Grad/GE Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Clinical Research Assistant B

• Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols
• Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
• Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, or discussions with physicians and nurses
• Prepare study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. See more occupations related to this task.
• Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.
• Collect data

Qualifications

• Clinical Research Assistant B - High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$17.55 - $21.36 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours:Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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