We are seeking casual Research Program Assistant II who will assist in the coordination of inpatient research protocols, writing protocols for data tasks, data collection, data entry, and operational functions in clinical research.

　　Specific Duties & Responsibilities

　　Data entry, management, and calculations using a computerized database, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

　　Review data input for accuracy and completeness, as well as assist with problem-solving through data entry or database tasks.

　　Assist coordinator/supervisor/manager with study startup, study administrative tasks (e.g. tracking invoices), and quality assurance reviews.

　　Assist in the coordination of studies, including facilitating administration of study interventions, coordinating with hospital clinicians/personnel.

　　Screen patient eligibility for studies. Identify study participants and assist in recruitment process for various clinical trials.

　　Assist coordinator/supervisor/manager in orienting new staff to study procedures.

　　Assist coordinator/supervisor/manager in collecting and maintaining staff records including certificates of completion of mandatory IRB classes.

　　Assist in the preparation of data reports for IRB, funding agencies, and other research sponsors.

　　Assist co-workers and students/trainees in prioritizing workflow when necessary for optimizing efficiency and productivity.

　　Proactively seek to improve or optimize workflow and discuss with coordinator/supervisor as appropriate.

　　Effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.

　　Assist in research activities to maintain cohort retention by calling and mailing patients with reminders of their appointments, and scheduling and completing research visits.

　　Follow all written and unwritten study practices, procedures, and protocols.

　　Administer standardized surveys to research subjects or their proxies via phone, or via in-patient, clinic, or home visits.

　　Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in-patient, clinic, or home visits, escort patients through the hospital during their research visit, and represent the research group while guiding visitors from outside an outside institution.

　　Maintain logs of patient screening, research visit scheduling, and data collection.

　　Organize and file participant records; prepare and maintain study materials.

　　Identify appropriate patients for data collection.

　　Collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical records.

　　Maintain a filing system for electronic and paper-based records.

　　Maintain compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations and guidelines.

　　Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators and/or faculty on patient data collection and entry status via verbal and written communication.

　　Demonstrate initiative in anticipating and responding to staff and research subjects’ needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.

　　Attend regular group meetings (weekly or monthly).

　　Prepare study documents for IRB submission.

　　Conduct literature searches & organize data for reports and manuscripts.

　　Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by the supervisor.

　　Exercise a positive attitude, good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in all interpersonal interactions.

　　Demonstrate and serve as a role model for a positive work environment with all research staff, investigators, students, and participants.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Sitting in a seated position for extended periods of time.

　　Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.

　　Assisting patients during evaluations within the crowded clinical environment.

　　Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

　　Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.

　　Communication skills using the spoken word.

　　Ability to move about.

　　Ability to lift 20 lbs.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

　　Two years related experience.

　　Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Some college is preferred.Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II

　　Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

　　Starting Salary Range: Min $15.50 - Max $26.00 HRLY ($20.75 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)

　　Employee group: Casual / On Call

　　Schedule: Variable

　　Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

　　Location: School of Medicine Campus

　　Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Pulmonary

　　Personnel area: School of Medicine

　　Total Rewards

　　The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

　　Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

　　JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

　　**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

　　The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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　　The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

　　The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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