Physician Assistant - Research

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for enhancing the viability of clinical research within Confluence Health and the community, as well as guiding the department toward excellence in clinical research. The Research APP maintains relationship with the Clinical Research Manager and the Clinical Research Medical Director and provides direction and oversight to peers during their involvement as investigators for any given clinical research trial. The Clinical Research APP will work in close liaison with and under the supervision of the Clinical Research Medical Director.

Requirements

Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, required by start date.
Excellent written and verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of the clinical trial process across diagnostic, therapeutic, and device trials.
Bilingual with the ability to pass a fluency evaluation with a CH chosen vendor.
Willingness to reduce clinical practice hours.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and evaluate the quality of care provided in the Research Department.
Evaluating and treating of research patients. Performing histories and physicals on potential and current research participants, medical decision making in regard to safety of study entry, evaluating and monitoring of potential adverse events, assigning and dispensing research medications, administration of intravenous or injectable medications.
Participate as an investigator (primary and sub) in Clinical Research conducted at Confluence Health.
Participate in the acceptance or rejection of research opportunities.
Work with department leadership to complete study feasibility applications.
Participate in clinical audit activities, including utilization review and quality assurance programs as required by governmental agencies and the Medical Staff Bylaws.
Complete good clinical practice (GCP) credentials and maintain certification every three years.
Provide internal marketing of the Clinical Research Department to the providers within Confluence Health to enhance enrollment in research trials.
Attend meetings with sponsoring companies and/or their representatives as required.
Prepare written reports and documentation required in the provision of Department’s service.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.