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Job Title

Research Assistant - Colorectal Surgery

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

CC Florida Hospital Weston

                     

Department

Colorectal Surgery-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

000265

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

10:00am-2:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the compliant implementation and conduct of multiple research projects.
• Assists PI and/or designee with the development, implementation and evaluation of research subject recruitment strategies.
• Assists with the development and coordination the research subject study schedule and calendar in compliance with the research protocol.
• Schedules and registers research appointments, procedures and tests and completes appropriate process for accurate billing to correct research account.
• Completes notification of schedule completion in applicable research protocol management system.
• Assists with the collection, recording and maintenance of accurate study records to include source documents, case report forms, regulatory documents and reports.
• Assists with the reporting of serious adverse events and unanticipated problems to the IRB, FDA and Sponsor in accordance with regulatory timeliness and under direction of PI or designee.
• Assists with obtaining and organizing research data for assigned research studies, which may include medical record ordering and tracking, assisting with conducting research subject follow-up and interviews in person or remotely, obtaining research subject information from medical records and assisting with specimen collection, processing and/or transport.
• Provides general support to research staff by performing research study related administrative activities, which may include clerical assistance, ordering, transporting and inventory maintenance and phone triage, scheduling of research administrative meetings.
• Assists with overseeing the appropriate procurement, storage and utilization of research equipment and supplies.
• Attends investigator meetings, study initiations and site visits as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate's Degree required, preferably in business, accounting or finance. Proficiency with spreadsheet software (i.e. Excel and Access) and general ledger packages.
• Computer literacy (MS Office) Required. Excellent command of written and verbal English Language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate with RC's, physicians, residents, other researchers, sponsors and finance personnel.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position: World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience in research.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

                       

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