Research Assistant I

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Emp Status: Regular Full time

Work Shift: Compensation Range: The base pay scale for this position is $23.35 - $35.51. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

Job Responsibilities

Research/Registry: Assist in the synchronization of research activities within CJRC under the direction of the Director of Clinical Research and serves as a liaison between the clinicians, research staff, and other research assistants.

Provide overall administrative support for registry/clinical research activities. Provides timely reports to Director, Institutional Review Board, Principal Investigator, National Institutes of Health and/or sponsor for each research project.

Contributes to CJRC research through:

• Recruitment process (conducts informed consent process)
• Data collection
• The development and build of Clinical Research Forms
• Assures that research is done in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Ensures that all research related regulatory, institutional, and departmental compliance requirements are met as appropriate.
• Handles I.T. communications (requests) and generates reports from the registry as needed.
• Facilitates completion of all internal documentation needed for research (IRB applications, conflict of interest forms, data collection forms, etc.)
• Assists in data collection for registry/research-specific studies including but not limited to the performance of measurements for applicable studies, collection of clinical data from patients directly, and manage the performance of all other duties as put forth in the protocol.
• Acts as a clinician's scribe in the operating room in order to collect vital intraoperative registry data during surgical cases
• Maintains and enhances professional growth through participation in seminars, research meetings, ARJR and CJRC grand rounds, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the field of Arthroplasty research.
• Assists in patient care coordination by assuring patients complete CJRC forms and patient reported outcomes prior to office visits.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Scientific background required. Outstanding record of academic achievement and research experience. 0-2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Proven record of leadership through extracurricular activities or work. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team with people at all levels of an organization. Excellent organization skills (ability to manage several concurrent tasks). Superior oral and written communications skills.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

HAZARDS OSHA Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops/Manages Processes & Systems - Assists with contracts Assists in the negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Coordinates enrollment Coordinates physician enrollment in managed care plans.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Ensures compliance Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Resolves payor issues Followsup and resolving payment issues with Insurance Payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Acts as liaison Acts as a liaison between physician offices and Insurance Payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Assists with meetings Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Maintains tracking logs Creates and maintains tracking logs for Insurance Payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Oversees PHO line Oversees PHO phone line, answers and responds to inquires, and assist with urgent physician office issues.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains punctuality Reports for duty punctually.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.

EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelors EDUCATION PREFERRED