Clinical Research Assistant-Entry Level

BASIC FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of research activities related to grants management research, writing, data entry as well as advanced office/administrative support duties which require a thorough knowledge of a function or functions within a department or work unit. This position may be responsible for monitoring business affairs, personnel matters and interpreting policy and procedures, as well as, assisting in performing a variety of duties on a research project. Incumbents typically work at a high degree of independence with general direction received from their immediate supervisor.

SUPERVISORYACCOUNTABILITY:

None

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts may include senior administrators, faculty, students, and staff. External contacts may include vendors, consultants, and the general public.

PRINCIPALACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Maintains and updates grant information when received.

· Compile data and assists in routine preliminary analyses; maintains research data in computer, writes summary reports and report findings to investigator.

· Assists the grant staff in coordinating administrative procedures, maintaining timelines, and developing reports.

· Assist in preparing progress reports, presentations and meetings as required by the project.

· Works with their immediate supervisor to prepare confidential correspondence and reports.

· Input information into a variety of computer software packages including spreadsheets, relational databases, presentation packages and publishing software.

· Assist in editing abstracts and papers submitted for publications.

· Organize supplies, materials or equipment and sets-up participants for focus and study groups.

· Perform administrative duties such as managing the calendar, producing reports, and monitoring grants.

· Perform tasks such as filing, typing, labeling and billing conducting inventories and requisitioning of supplies and materials.

· Taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system

· Working with a supervising Physician or Doctor to complete and submit medical records

· Prioritize workload to meet expectations of supervisor.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

· Advanced knowledge of office and administrative practices and principles. Skill in the operation of computers, related software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

· Excellent writing skills (required)

· Data management experience (required)

· Ability to problem solve and make decisions.

· Masterful multi-tasker comfortable juggling multiple projects at once.

· Collaborative personality

· Equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

· Ability to exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse population.

· The ability to establish and maintain effective harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and the general public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Medical transcription: 2 years (Preferred)
• Clinical research: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Professional Medical Scribe (CPMS) (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20001 (Required)

Work Location: In person