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

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

7d • $37,200 - $59,500 • 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 is within the Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ). The position is classified as a Research Grant employee, working 40 hours per week on a day shift. The pay grade is University-GEN06, with a pay range of $37,200.00 - $48,300.00 - $59,500.00.

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.
• 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.
• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy.
• 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 maintain accurate records.
• Directly interact with site personnel and principal investigators, requiring effective communication skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

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