Clinical Research Assist

Support the Clinical Research department with assistance with subject recruitment and other departmental functions utilizing the Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Professional Duties

• Complete case report forms and electronic data capture and submit to sponsor.
• Demonstrate understanding and competency of the Informed Consent process and respond to all clinical and procedural questions.
• Ensure that all study tests, visits, and evaluations are performed per protocol.
• Assess lab data and clinical signs for potential adverse reactions. Report adverse events or serious events to sponsor.
• Promote subject compliance by providing support and education. Provide information for treatments and reactions.
• Prepare laboratory shipments per International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for exam rooms and laboratory. Dispose of expired.
• Monitor all daily temperature logs per protocols and notify Manager immediately when temperature logs are out of parameters.
• Follow all International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practices and pertinent regulatory guidelines in addition to company policies and procedures.
• Complete and maintain all patient screening logs, study tracking documents and other paperwork timely and accurately.
• Visit Research Associate Program (RAP) members and staff to disseminate information on studies.
• Review charts and database searches for potential patients and contact potential subjects who have been approved for contact.
• Comply with Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for conducting clinical trials.
• Assist with EKG’s and other study procedures as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• Be accountable for your work
• Speak clearly and use understandable language (avoid medical jargon or slang)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 2 years experience in a health care environment.
• Basic computer skills. Knowledge of Word and Excel a plus. Must type minimum of 40 wpms.
• Ability to manage time and stay organized.
• Completion of IATA training within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of GCP Training within 30 days of hire.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Good communication skills, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills. Bilingual a plus.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: Approximately 25% of day
• Standing: Approximately 75% of day
• Walking: Approximately 25% of day
• Lifting: 0 - 30 lbs (charts, supplies) - approximately 10% of day
• Bending: Approximately 15% of day
• Hearing/Visual Acuity: Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or Blackberry -

Approx 50% of day

• Computer: Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 2 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor
• Reaching: Above head 75 degrees - approximately 10%.
• Hand grip dexterity: Not Applicable

Salary : $23 - $26