Job Description
Job Details Job Location Prevention Park - Houston, TX
Position Type Full Time
Description Summary: Provide administrative support to Clinical Research Department as assigned by Research Director
Essential Functions - Assist with research projects as assigned by the Research Director.
- Complete and submit regulatory documents to IRBs and Sponsors as required by protocol, PPGC Research SOPs and ICH, GCP and US Code of Federal Regulations.
- Recruit, interview, prescreen, screen, and consent study participants (when applicable) in English or Spanish per protocol and ICH/GCP guidelines and PPGC Research SOPs.
- Maintain inventory and stock of exam room and lab supplies.
- Record, transcribe and maintain accurate data for multiple studies within deadlines in hard copy or electronic format.
- Record and accurately reconcile subject compensation funds.
- Perform quality assurance checks on completed documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Perform laboratory functions including aliquoting, processing, logging and shipping subject biologic samples as applicable and/or required per study protocol and PPGC Research SOPs.
- Schedule Research Subject appointments within designated protocol timeframes.
- Maintain source documents, medical records, case report forms, regulatory files and other research documents according to study protocol, PPGC Research SOPs and all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Ensure complete confidentiality of clients and client services including proper and prompt transfers, purging and storage of records.
- Ensure completed confidentiality of employee and employee health records including proper and prompt communications, storage and purging of records.
- Be capable and wiling to travel approximately 10-20% of the time, including some overnight travel.
- Communicate and/or present study information to health center staff for the purposes of providing continuity of client care, and facilitating referrals from the clinic.
- Track and document staff and HC enrollment on established reports.
- Clean, autoclave and maintain appropriate supply of sterile instruments in the Research Exam rooms.
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Teamwork,
Diversity, Ethics, Organizational Support, Professionalism, Quality, Safety and Security, Attendance/Punctuality, Dependability, Initiative
Qualifications - Strong interpersonal skills that will enable the candidate to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in multi-functional, multi-departmental team environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Willingness to receive Research training and function as a Research Assistant, including required laboratory functions, patient/subject communications, and administrative assignments.
Education and/or Experience - High school equivalency or GED
- 1-3 yrs of work experience, preferably in a health care setting
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret research protocols, guidelines, lab manuals, study manuals, subject diaries, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write basic enrollment reports, business correspondence, and simple spreadsheets.
- Ability to effectively present information (in writing and orally) and respond to questions from managers, clients, sponsors, auditors, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to calculate in metric and English measurements.
- Ability to balance and reconcile cash used for subject stipend.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills - Strong computer skills with emphasis on data entry experience use of MS word and MS Excel required.
- Electronic medical record experience preferred but not required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Medical Assistant Certification preferred but not required
Other Skills and Abilities Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking candidates preferred
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Qualifications Planned Parenthood is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that all of
our decisions regarding all aspects of the employment relationship - including recruiting, hiring,
promotions, assignment, training, access to social and recreational programs, discharge,
compensation, benefits, and the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment - are in
accordance with our principles of equal opportunity. It is Planned Parenthood's policy that, in
exercising our management responsibilities, we will not discriminate against teammates or
applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military
service, covered veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related
medical conditions, political opinions or affiliations, or on the basis of any other status protected
by applicable federal, state, and/or local law. It is our objective to hire and promote individuals
who are qualified for positions by virtue of job-related considerations such as education,knowledge, skills, training, and experience.
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