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Research Program Assistant II

Johns Hopkins University - Academic

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Location: Baltimore, MD Posted Date: 5/2/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 56508 Required Education: Bachelors Degree

Description

General Description:
The Research Program Assistant II will be responsible for screening, recruitment, data collection, and data entry for ongoing research projects.

Duties and Responsibilities: Complete screening process in community and clinic settings to identify potential participants. Recruit and consent potential study participants according to protocols’ inclusion and exclusion criteria; be knowledgeable of the protocols so that study activities are completed correctly. Ensure proper written informed consent from each study participant is obtained prior to entering study; ensure proper storage of consent forms in participants’ research records. Complete status update reports accurately and in a timely fashion to inform the study coordinator. Data collection responsibilities include abstracting data from paper and electronic medical records, conducting baseline and follow-up interviews over the phone or in person, and completing home visits to collect biological materials all according to written procedure manuals.

Data management responsibilities include inputting, organizing, editing, and verifying accuracy of data in databases. Packing and preparing biological materials for shipping. Understand the importance and impact of data integrity regarding honest reporting of sensitive and confidential patient information. Adhere to guidelines regarding the sensitivity and confidential nature of patient information. Exercise good judgment, tact, and sensitivity at all times. Participate in weekly staff meetings to report on screening, recruitment, and data collection progress and resolve problems. Work independently and under the direction of the study coordinator to ensure successful completion of the clinical research study. Process participant payments and maintain accurate financial records.

Requirements



Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required. Two years of related experience required. Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.Excellent oral and written communication skills and interviewing techniques. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, detail oriented, self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills, ability to use personal computer; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; database and spreadsheet knowledge. Must be able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Highly attentive to detail and deadlines. Must have own transportation and be able to work in high-risk inner-city neighborhoods. 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.*This position is an essential position which requires the incumbent to work from home during an event (weather or otherwise) that causes JHU to curtail its operations by closing some or all the university’s offices.  NOTE: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the School of Medicine HR Divisional Office at 410-955-2990. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.  During the Influenza (the flu) season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.  Before you apply to this position, please make sure your information is accurate, including attachments. You cannot make changes after you submit your application.
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