Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conduct clinical trials and clinical studies to discover new ways to prevent and treat diseases and other health problems. The division of Pulmonary is seeking a Research Program Assistant  who will support the research team by implementing steps and processes of a clinical research protocol. The position will perform both administrative tasks related to day-to-day clinical research operations, and protocol-related duties requiring an understanding of research procedures.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Data entry, management and calculations using a computerized database, word processing and enter, manage, and calculate data using a computerized database, word processing, and spreadsheet software, review data input for accuracy and completeness.
• Prioritize effectively and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines; demonstrate excellent time-management skills and efficiency.
• Assist the coordinator in screening patient eligibility for studies; identify study participants and participate in recruitment for various clinical trials.
• Assist in study coordination, including facilitating administration of study interventions and coordinating with hospital clinicians and personnel.
• Assist the coordinator in orienting new staff to study procedures.
• Collect and maintain staff records, including certificates of completion for mandatory IRB courses.
• Assist co-workers and students/trainees in prioritizing workflow to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Anticipate and respond to program needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.
• Actively communicate updates to supervising clinical coordinators, collaborators, administrators, clinicians, and program leaders about patient enrollment, treatment, eligibility, and data-collection status via verbal and written communication.
• Identify appropriate patients for the clinical program.
• Maintain a high level of motivation and a positive attitude toward job functions.
• Communicate with program sponsors, coordinators, and collaborators.
• Maintain filing systems for electronic and paper patient records.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Attend regular group meetings (weekly or monthly).
• Obtain consent and HIPAA authorizations from eligible patients.
• Administer standardized surveys to patients or proxies by phone or during inpatient, clinic, or home visits.
• Support cohort retention by calling and mailing patients with appointment reminders and by scheduling and completing research visits.
• Conduct standardized patient assessments during inpatient, clinic, or home visits; escort patients through the hospital during visits.
• Maintain logs of patient screening, research visit scheduling, and data collection.
• Set up and take down equipment for patient testing.
• Conduct literature searches and organize data for program-related reports and papers.
• Prepare study documents for IRB submission as needed.
• Follow all written and unwritten program practices, procedures, and protocols.
• Organize and file patient records; prepare and maintain program materials.
• Prepare weekly reports of work hours and activities for supervisor review.
• Demonstrate and model a positive work environment, including high motivation, a positive attitude, good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in interpersonal interactions with research staff, investigators, and students.
• Know the informal policies, procedures, and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of the unit; be aware of the position’s role and its potential impact on the unit.
• Pack, transport, ship, receive, and process study samples.
• Create and update SOP manuals.

This description is a general statement of regularly performed major duties and responsibilities. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Some college courses.

Classified Title: Clinical Research Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant (Pulmonary)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($24,856 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: 19 hours as needed (M-F) 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary   
Personnel area: School of Medicine