UNIV - Program Assistant - Department of Medicine: Division of Pulmonary

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Assistant will provide technical and clinical support for research studies involving patients seen for standard of care procedures and clinic visits. This role involves subject pre-screening, data entry, routine data management tracking, and general administrative support for the research team. The assistant will coordinate the distribution of research materials, maintain accurate records, and interact directly with site personnel and principal investigators. A key responsibility includes reviewing patient medical records to identify qualifying subjects for actively enrolling studies, interviewing qualifying patients, explaining research study details, and enrolling interested patients or their family members. The individual will also conduct assessments of study patients per study protocol.

Requirements

A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience.
Proven track record of detail-orientation and high level of accuracy.
Fluent in using computer data-management software, such as Microsoft Excel.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
Ability to multi-task: conduct study activities for multiple protocols and set priorities against deadlines.
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally.
Strong computer software knowledge and skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Professional demeanor.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Frequent).
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Frequent).
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent).
Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent).
Ability to reach in all directions (Frequent).
Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous).
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous).
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Frequent).
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Frequent).
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Frequent).
Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet (Frequent).
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Frequent).

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Responsibilities

Subject pre-screening, data entry, routine data management tracking, and general administrative support for the research team.
Coordinate the distribution of research materials and keep accurate records.
Directly interact with site personnel and principal investigators.
Review patient medical records to identify subjects who qualify for actively enrolling studies.
Interview qualifying patients, fully explain details of the research studies, and enroll interested patients and/or their family members.
Conduct assessments of study patients per study protocol.
Maintains current and long-term follow-up data on all assigned study subjects.
Attends meetings and coordinates work schedule as required.
Assists with IRB or sponsor audits or monitoring visits, as required and resolves findings under supervision.
Supports other Study Coordinators, as needed.