Administrative Research Assistant

The Los Angeles Cancer Network•Fountain Valley, CA

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About The Position

Los Angeles Cancer Network is seeking an Research Administrative Assistant to perform administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical data and/or the coordination of clinical studies. Work under supervision of the principal investigator and/or study coordinator/supervisor.

Requirements

Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
General knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents.
Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs.
File all appropriate correspondence.
Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants.
Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry.
Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed.
Collect data and complete case report forms.
Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification.
Collect study specimens according to protocol.
Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
Conduct experiments in support of research projects in lab and maintain records of outcomes.
Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities.
Assist with post-study activities, as needed.
Other duties may also be assigned.