Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager of the division, the Research Program Assistant II is responsible for facilitating clinical research patient visits and data collection at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. The position will support the conduct of Genitourinary Oncology clinical trials, including coordinating start-up activities, scheduling and preparing for patient visits, assisting with data collection and clarification, and general administrative duties. This position will work closely with all members of the GU Oncology Program, including PIs, research nurses, study coordinators, program manager, and financial manager.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Assists clinical research staff with data collection, including obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic results, visit notes, data entry, and data clarification.
Assists nursing staff to prepare for research patient visits. Helps with appointment scheduling, research kit preparation and inventory, and study orders delivery.
Sets up protocol implementation tools, including visit checklists, research requisitions, meal and parking vouchers, and sample collection trackers.
Learns and follows all study procedures and protocols.
Participates in routine group meetings and/or study-specific teleconference.
Performs general administrative tasks, including copying, faxing, maintaining office supplies, and errand running.
Assists with study invoicing and reimbursement requests.
Has working knowledge of and complies with Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines and SKCCC Clinical Research Office policies.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in the use of software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing required.
Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Outstanding organizational skills required.
Excellent attention to detail skills required.
Must have excellent time management skill.
Ability to understand and implement support for clinical trials.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once, and effectively prioritize each.
Requires outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or graduation equivalent
Two years related experience, with experience in coordination of medical or laboratory research.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Certified Phlebotomist or equivalent certification desired.
Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC Starting Salary Range: $15.00-$20.40-$25.50 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30am- 5:00pm Exempt Status: Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Onc Urologic Oncology Personnel area: School of Medicine
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
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