Clinical Research Assistant II - Medicine

Summary

Under general supervision, assist in various administrative and data collection aspects of clinical research studies.

• Primary Responsibilities
• Coordinate patient visits to clinic.  Organize study participant charts and files, and distribute to appropriate location
• Collect required data from study coordinators and research nurses, and enter onto clinical research forms and into computerized database
• Verify accuracy of bills and stipends
• Generate letters to be sent to study participants

Under the direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator, assist in enrolling patients in educational and social intervention research studies. Contact patients as required after initial contact to obtain additional information

• Provide general clerical support to nurses and investigators
• Order and maintain log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to study participants
• Compile outreach packets, recruitment and specimen collection kits

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.

Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
• Minimum Required Education:      High school
• Minimum Required Experience:     1 year
• Required Certification/Licensure(s):    CITI training within 90 days of hire
• Physical Requirements
• Work involves light exertion transporting materials or equipment but not for sustained time.
• Work Environment
• Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
• Sensory Acuity
• Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
• Why MCW?
• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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