Research Assistant

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Research Assistant 

Full-Time 

The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for data collection and data entry and may participate in data analysis.  Studies will include a registry, retrospective trials, and outcomes trials.  The Assistant is responsible for ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements.  The Clinical Research Assistant will report to the Research Coordinator, and work directly with the physicians from the Sports Medicine Service, specifically the Co-Director of Research. The successful applicant must be available for 1-2 years.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify potential subjects via computer generated lists
• Obtain informed consent from patients who wish to participate in studies
• Send out emails to patients inviting them to participate in studies
• Act as a resource for patients regarding study consent forms
• Act as a liaison between physicians and study participants
• Obtain intra-operative data from surgeons during surgery
• Administer questionnaires to patients
• Coordinate patient visits as needed
• Serve as a contact person for patients with questions regarding study protocol
• Call patients between visits to ensure compliance and answer any questions
• Administer follow-up questionnaires by phone or email
• Enter data into an electronic database
• Organize and maintain paperwork related to the study
• Prepare Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and submissions.  Maintains files of IRB approvals and coordinates re-submissions in a timely manner

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Assertive – RA will be obtaining intra-operative data from surgeons
• Must be computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry
• Good telephone and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Must be a team player
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment
• Interest in a career in medicine preferable

The successful applicant for the Sports Medicine Research Assistant will be an organized individual who is able to perform a variety of different tasks essential to the implementation of a clinical study.  He or she will be flexible, as the job description may evolve as studies progress and hours vary on a daily basis (8 hr work days beginning between 7 am and 9 am).  The research assistant will have access to the medical records of patients and should appreciate the privilege and maintain strict confidentiality with all patient medical data.  The research assistant will have good interpersonal skills, as he or she will be interfacing directly with patients on a regular basis.