UNIV-Program Assistant-Advance, College of Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Program Assistant supports the successful implementation of cancer-related research studies within the MUSC College of Nursing by coordinating study activities, ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulations, and assisting with participant recruitment and data collection. This role collaborates with investigators, clinicians, and patients to facilitate high-quality research and advance clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and four years of relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and professionalism
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Collaborative team player
• Exhibits compassion and sensitivity when working with patients and families affected by cancer
• Familiarity with REDCap
• Working knowledge of EPIC electronic health record systems

Responsibilities

• Research operations (35%) Provide administrative support of recruitment strategies: prepares mailings, distributes flyers, phone marketing, etc. Screen participants for all studies independently (i.e screening for eligibility criteria) Schedule study visits and maintains subject level documentation for minimal risk studies or for other studies under direct supervision. Conduct visits for minimal risk studies independently. May also perform assessments for minimal risk studies or for greater than minimal risk studies under direct supervision. Collect data directly from participant or from the electronic medical record. Conduct and/or documents consent for participants in minimal risk studies. May conduct consent for studies greater than minimal risk under direct supervision. Collect, prepare or process adverse events under supervision. Review study participant charges in the medical record and ensure the route according to the Study Billing Plan.
• Data and informatics (35%) Complete case report forms and enters data into EDC system(s). Resolves data queries. Coordinate proper data management according to protocol requirements and compliance, i.e. collect and record all data pertaining to study patients on the specific study and submit on time to research bases. Provide database support (design, implement, update and review for integrity).
• Communication (10%) Participate in study team meetings and provide study status updates. Communicate and coordinate with other study personnel as required for study implementation and routine problem resolution.
• Ethics and participant safety (10%) Understands the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting human subjects research activities.
• Leadership and Professionalism (10%) Encourage and supports colleagues in completing project work. Assists with identifying efficiencies and improving processes. Assists with other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED