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Posted Job TitleClinical Research Assistant B (Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division)Job Profile TitleClinical Research Assistant BJob Description SummaryAssist with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within the Renal, Electrolyte, and Hypertension Division. Works directly with study physicians, study coordinators, and other research staff. Performs recruiting, prepping charts, creating source documents, ordering of supplies and equipment, study visits, consenting of participants, processing and shipping of labs, entering data into databases, picking up and delivering supplies and specimens, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas. Maintain and file study records, logs, databases, and spreadsheets. Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to read lab reports needed. Familiarity working with Penn chart is preferred. Willing to learn medical procedures, ie, phlebotomy, ECG, etc. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that would include occasional early mornings, late evenings and weekends.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination of Phase I-IV clinical trials. Create, coordinate, organize, file, and maintain all documentation required by sponsor, CRO (source documentation, case report forms, study and regultory binders, and patient binders).
Participate in new subject recruitment: identify, recruit, screen, consent, and enroll potential study participants. Escort participants for testing. Pick up and deliver specimens and supplies. Able to screen weekly PennChart schedule and EPIC reports to identify potential eligible participants that would meet study criteria for various studies.
Perform study visits as per study protocol. May include studies that are off site. Collect information such as medical history, medication usage, & socio-demographic information. Administer health-related quality of life questionnaires, either in the clinic, or over the phone. Process and ship blood, urine, serum, and other specimens for trials.
Research data entry. Resolve data queries with sponsor and CROs. Enter data into electronic databases and perform chart extractions. Send reports and results to primary physicians. Obtain records or other material required to complete case report forms. Obtain materials required to complete case report forms and comply with protocols.
Perform research testing such as: phlebotomy, ECG, vitals, and puslewave analysis.
Perform additional administrative duties, such as ordering study supplies (kits, urine collection containers, stationery, etc) as required. Maintain logs, databases, spreadsheets.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
This position is contingent on funding
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$17.98 – $19.47 Hourly RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
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