• Research Program Assistant

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    We are seeking a **_Research Program Assistant_** to be a part of the research team in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. This position will be involved in data collection, entry, and management functions in a research program.

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

    + Collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical records.

    + Maintain logs of patient screening, treatments, and visits.

    + Data entry, management and calculations using a computerized database, word processing and spreadsheet software; review data input for accuracy and completeness.

    + Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators, collaborators, administrators, clinicians and/or and program leaders on patient enrollment/treatment/eligibility and data collection status via verbal and written communication.

    + Identify appropriate patients for the clinical program.

    + Communicate with program sponsors, coordinators and collaborators.

    + Maintain filing system for electronic and paper-based patient records.

    + Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

    + Attend regular group meetings (weekly or monthly).

    + Obtain consent and HIPAA approvals from eligible patients.

    + Administer standardized surveys to patients or their proxies via phone, or via in-patient, clinic or home visits.

    + Call patients with reminders of their appointments.

    + Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in-patient, clinic or home visit.

    + Escort patients through hospital during any visit.

    + Set up and take down equipment for patient testing.

    + Literature search & organize data for program-related reports and papers.

    + Prepare study documents for IRB submission, as needed.

    + Follow all written and unwritten program practices, procedures and protocols.

    + Organize and file patient records; prepare and maintain program materials.

    + Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by supervisor.

    + Carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision and ask for clarification when needed.

    Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    + Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines.

    + Excellent time management skills and efficiency.

    + Have initiative in anticipating and responding to program needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.

    + High level of motivation for job functions with a positive attitude.

    + Good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in interpersonal interactions with research staff, investigators, and students.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High school diploma or graduation equivalent.

    + Some related experience.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Some college coursework,

     

    Classified Title: Research Program Assistant

    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

    Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($32,032 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Pulmonary

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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