Clinical Research Assistant Cardiometabolic Program

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Clinical Research Assistant supporting our Cardiometabolic Program, you will be an integral part of the patient's Banner experience looking to provide each person with the best customer service and patient care. You will coordinate scheduling and prepare for research visits, interview and evaluate potential participants to ensure they meet eligibility requirements, instruct participants concerning protocol responsibilities and obtain consent signature, create and file adequate source documentation, accurate and timely data reporting, and perform quality checks. This position is responsible for providing primary support to both investigator-initiated and pharmaceutical research studies and projects by assisting with data collection, documentation, intake/registration, maintenance of source documents, participant recruitment and retention, data entry into research systems, data audits, maintain research supply inventory, and performs administrative tasks and clinical assessments as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures as normally obtained through the completion of two years' experience in a health care setting, preferably in a research environment.
Must have knowledge and understanding of medical terminology in order to read, identify, and extract pertinent data from medical records and information.
Must be able to multi-task and re-prioritize duties as needed.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills are required.
Must be knowledgeable of data entry and computer programs associated with maintaining databases, spreadsheets, etc.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or Certified Research Assistant Certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in establishing the clinical trial record including creation, preparation, and maintenance of study specific source documents.
Performs protocol-required study procedures as delegated and ensures that all data is properly recorded in source using ALCOAC principles.
Ensures source data is transcribed into electronic data capture (EDC) systems and that all other data points are transmitted into research data systems per site and protocol guidance.
Ensures potential research participant is correctly registered into both clinical and research systems, including adding in demographic and applicable insurance information.
Assists in creating and preparing source and shadow charts for each research participant and ensures all participant documents are completed in a timely manner and are filed in each binder such as pertinent medical records, participant source documents, pharmacy orders, infusion orders, and imaging documents.
Understands the basic requirements of the informed consent process and required documentation.
Knowledgeable on the information contained within the consent document in order to answer participant questions, provide high level overview of study procedures and associated time.
Performs consent audit to ensure related documentation is properly completed and uploads final signed version to clinical and research systems.
Helps to recruit potential participants by answering recruitment phone line, completing telephone or in-person pre-screening, requesting and reviewing medical records, and maintaining recruitment database.
Attends and participates in community outreach events and appreciation events as needed.
Collect, process, package, and ship all laboratory specimens, including blood, urine, and CSF samples, in accordance with the study protocol, laboratory manual, and IATA guidelines.
Maintains updated laboratory binder and ensures proper completion of laboratory requisition form.
Schedules courier pick up of samples for both central and local laboratories and maintains tracking and dry ice log for all samples.
Will have frequent interaction with research participants, families, visitors, clinicians, and other related clinical departments across the Banner institute and Banner campus.
May also accompany participants across both approved and affiliated Banner Health off site campuses for visits and procedures including, but not limited to, infusions, imaging, registration, ophthalmology, and dermatology.