Clinical Research Assistant II
Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job PostingJob Summary: Responsible for screening patients for
participation in clinical trials, enrolling patients onto these
studies, monitoring protocol implementation, completing required
forms and reporting results.Essential Responsibilities: Assesses
potential patients' eligibility for inclusion in a particular
protocol based on contracts with physicians and nurses and
knowledge of the protocol. Recruits and enrolls patients onto
clinical trials according to study protocols.Checks all eligibility
and ineligibility criteria with patients' medical record. Verifies
information with clinical research nurse and/or principal
investigator.Discusses informed consent with patients. Documents
any adverse events that occur. Interacts with patients prior to
entering the study and throughout the entire treatment. Assists
with scheduling appointments and follow up tests.Monitors strict
adherence to protocols by physicians, nurses and patients. Reviews
protocol requirements with physicians, nurses and fellows.
Identifies problems with protocol compliance and works with
research nurse and principal investigator to make
corrections.Extracts data on protocol patients from hospital
records, outpatient charts and private physician office records in
order to complete case report form required by specific
protocols.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree preferred.1-3 years related work experience
required.Bachelors degree and one year experience in a medical
setting and/or clinical research or a Master's Degree.Knowledge of
Medical Terminology.Working knowledge of computerized data required
including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.Experience
with computer systems required, including web based applications
and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.Competencies:Decision Making:
Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions
and practices requiring some interpretation. May make
recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and
importance.Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are
routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following
clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities
for process improvements.Independence of Action: Ability to follow
general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored
by supervisor/manager.Written Communications: Ability to
communicate clearly and effectively in written English with
internal and external customers.Oral Communications: Ability to
comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with
medical center staff, patients, families and external
customers.Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge
of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the
ability to use them in varied situations.Team Work: Ability to work
collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of
immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and
respecting team members.Customer Service: Ability to provide a high
level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external
customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner
using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to
remain calm in stressful situations.Physical Nature of the
Job:Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to
move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the
employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move
through out the hospital campus
Keywords: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston , Clinical Research Assistant II, Healthcare , Boston, Massachusetts
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