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

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Program Assistant to provide technical and clinical support for research studies involving (1) patients being seen for the standard of care procedures and (2) patient being seen at their standard of care clinic visits.

Requirements

A high school diploma and three years of relevant program experience.
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
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 fully use both hands/arms. (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

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.
As part of research team, 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 work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)

Responsibilities

Duties will include subject pre-screening, data entry, routine data management tracking, and general administrative support for the research team.
Program assistant will coordinate the distribution of research materials and will keep accurate records.
The applicant will directly interact with site personnel and principal investigators, thereby requiring effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
The program assistant will review patient medical records to identify subjects who qualify for actively enrolling studies.
Program assistant will interview qualifying patients, fully explain details of the research studies, and enroll interested patients and/or their family members.
This individual will conduct assessments of study patients per study protocol.