Program Assistant

Rutgers-The State University • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

The Program Assistant position at Rutgers University is primarily focused on supporting research activities within the NJMS-Emergency Medicine department. This role involves enrolling patients in clinical studies, ensuring proper follow-up care, and managing various administrative tasks related to research protocols and data collection. The Program Assistant will collaborate with clinical staff and research teams to enhance program development and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Completion of NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with participants, with re-certification every 3 years.
• Proficient in English with excellent listening, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to work comfortably with patients and various members of the medical staff.
• Passion for health equity issues.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient in Spanish.
• Familiarity with the local community and social service resources.
• Experience working with patients.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and consent study subjects for clinical research studies.
• Schedule and conduct interviews with study participants.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data from subjects and medical records.
• Create and manage documents for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other study-related activities.
• Review protocols, informed consent documents, and other necessary documents for IRB review.
• Abstract data from medical records and enter it onto protocol-specific case report forms and study flow sheets.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date records of procedures and analyses using both paper and electronic platforms.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry into research databases and regularly audit for errors.
• Participate in communications and meetings with principal investigators and study team members to support program development.
• Collaborate with research project team members and clinical staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree