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Clinical Research Assistant

UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States


General Summary Of Position
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of clinical research protocols.

Major Responsibilities
Clinical Operations

Assist PI in development of protocol-specific tools to aid in study documentation

Collect record, evaluate, update, and store/transport pertinent data and samples in relation to protocol

Schedule patient tests and/or interviews

Conduct patient telephone follow-up

Maintain appropriate operations as needed including to stock, inventory, store, and order samples/supplies

Administration

Review medical records and medical record abstractions for consistency and completeness

Comply with established policies, health and safety regulations and requirements, procedures, and department objectives

Maintain patient and study subject confidentiality

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Experience in using computer-based tools (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required

Added Qualifications
Applicants must be comfortable approaching patients in the ED and acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in healthcare setting, either clinical or research

The applicant will be working on multiple projects so flexibility is a must

Off-site travel will be required to UMass Memorial Community Eds

Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse array of research participants, physicians, clinical staff, and other members of the research team

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email)

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.

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