UNIV - Program Assistant - Department of Medicine: Division of Cardiology
Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC
•$37,944 - $60,690•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting with the coordination of clinical trials in the Division of Cardiology. The Program Assistant will adhere to study guidelines, schedule study visits, abstract data from medical records, and enter it into an electronic database. They will also regularly submit regulatory amendments, keep binders up to date, and assist research coordinators with their study-related tasks.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and four years of relevant 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 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
- Experience with EPIC
- Background in Cardiology or Clinical care
Responsibilities
- Collect and deliver all sponsor requested data from medical charts as needed
- Collect and deliver all principal investigator data abstraction requests as needed
- Ensure protocol adherence for inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Participate in and ensure up to date training in each relevant electronic Data Capture System for active clinical trials
- Ensure all sponsor requested data, whether from medical records or patient questionnaires/interviews, is entered into the corresponding database
- Process all data queries accurately and in a timely fashion
- Track and report enrollment goals to plan for each study supported
- Administer phlebotomy, blood processing, and lab shipping procedures
- Support patient study visit activities, including capturing patient vital signs, administering questionnaires, coordinating transportation and providing general assistance
- Provide other patient visit support and assistance as directed by the primary coordinator
- Manage CCT Operations inventory and supplies fulfillment
- Track and monitor team member regulatory and training compliance (CITI, CVs, etc.)
- Participate in process improvement projects as needed
- Participate in other duties as assigned by supervisor
- Conduct screening activities for potential subjects according to each IRB approved protocol on various clinical trials
- Refer potential subjects to the lead coordinator of the study
- Prepare and submit protocol amendments, reportable events, and continuing reviews on a regular basis for the studies you are assigned to
- File all IRB approval and submission documents, sponsor correspondence, newsletters, and other pertinent information in study-specific regulatory binders and ensure these remain up to date
Benefits
- Participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
