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Job Description Summary
The Department of Public Health Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to work on research projects focused on family caregivers of cancer patients. The Program Assistant will work with researchers, clinicians, patients, and caregivers in the clinical setting. The job tasks will include participating in administration, planning, implementation, and data collection activities for several ongoing research studies. The job will provide training and experience in participant recruitment, intervention delivery, and data collection and management strategies. Experience working in a research setting and/or with data management tools such as REDCap is preferred. Must work well in teams, be flexible, have the ability to think creatively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-GEN06
Pay Range
37,200.00 - 48,300.00 - 59,500.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Description:
The Department of Public Health Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to work on research projects focused on family caregivers of cancer patients. The Program Assistant will work with researchers, clinicians, patients, and caregivers in the clinical setting. The job tasks will include participating in administration, planning, implementation, and data collection activities for several ongoing research studies. The job will provide training and experience in participant recruitment, intervention delivery, and data collection and management strategies. Experience working in a research setting and/or with data management tools such as REDCap is preferred. Must work well in teams, be flexible, have the ability to think creatively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Job Duties
A high school diploma and two years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Preferred Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The Department of Public Health Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to work on research projects focused on family caregivers of cancer patients. The Program Assistant will work with researchers, clinicians, patients, and caregivers in the clinical setting. The job tasks will include participating in administration, planning, implementation, and data collection activities for several ongoing research studies. The job will provide training and experience in participant recruitment, intervention delivery, and data collection and management strategies. Experience working in a research setting and/or with data management tools such as REDCap is preferred. Must work well in teams, be flexible, have the ability to think creatively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-GEN06
Pay Range
37,200.00 - 48,300.00 - 59,500.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Description:
The Department of Public Health Sciences at The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to work on research projects focused on family caregivers of cancer patients. The Program Assistant will work with researchers, clinicians, patients, and caregivers in the clinical setting. The job tasks will include participating in administration, planning, implementation, and data collection activities for several ongoing research studies. The job will provide training and experience in participant recruitment, intervention delivery, and data collection and management strategies. Experience working in a research setting and/or with data management tools such as REDCap is preferred. Must work well in teams, be flexible, have the ability to think creatively, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Job Duties
- Participate in patient screening, recruitment, and enrollment activities according to protocol procedures. Provides routine updates on status of research activities in team meetings. (25%)
- Support project operations through administrative tasks such as meeting coordination, team scheduling, and managing internal and external communication. (25%)
- Perform data collection, data entry and data management activities. (20%)
- Support development, refinement and updating of project tools (e.g., intervention materials, resources for caregivers) (10%).
- Participate with team to implement study intervention activities (i.e., coordination of trainings, technical support, and facilitation) at each site. (10%)
- Supports team in adhering to regulatory requirements with preparation of reports and detailed electronic record keeping. (5%)
- Perform literature reviews and assist with grant-writing and manuscript development tasks. (5%)
A high school diploma and two years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Preferred Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- A bachelor's degree and one-year relevant program experience.
- General understanding of scientific theory and methods.
- General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines, while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with human study participants, both in person and virtually.
- Proactive and energetic individual who can bring a strong energy to fostering team relationships and engagement.
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees