at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Clinical Research Assistant
Department:
SOM KC Otolaryngology (ENT)
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Research
Position Title:
Clinical Research Assistant
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Research Assistant works with multidisciplinary teams including patients/study participants, families, physicians, administrative staff, and sponsor and CRO representatives to coordinate all aspects of clinical research.
Job Description:
- Work closely with the Director of Clinical Research to develop and execute clinical research projects. Read and comprehend research protocols in close conjunction with the Principal Investigator and other study team members to ensure compliance with protocol guidelines
- Actively identify, recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain informed consent from study participants.
- Review and record past personal, social and psychiatric history of patients.
- Interview patient for past medical history and obtain vital signs, weight, etc.
- Interview patient and record standardized interviews on appropriate forms.
- Assist investigator with all research subject appointments and complete case report forms.
- Coordinate investigator and study subject schedules.
- Develop and maintain databases, including creating case report forms, developing data collection workflow plans, and entering data for various departmental research and quality improvement projects.
- Review, draft, and edit research documents, such as protocols, data collection forms, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications.
- Work with KU Research Institute and other departments to review, assess feasibility, and assist with the development of research protocols, including evaluating patient populations and workflows, and estimating budget, personnel, and equipment requirements.
- Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements. Maintain HIPAA compliance per The University of Kansas Health System and KUMC institutional policies.
- Monitor subjects for adverse events and reports as applicable.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor degree from an accredited institution an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education and work experience that equals at least 2 years.
- Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software, proficiency level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: MD/DO degree from an accredited institution or enrollment as an MD/DO student in an accredited institution.
Work Experience: Experience with electronic medical records. Data management experience with Microsoft Excel, REDCap, Access, or other electronic data capture systems.
Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, independent thinking and functioning.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Teamwork with varying levels of education and knowledge of health care practices.
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Research-Assistant_JR008547 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR008547.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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