Research Assistant - Precision Medicine - Day

at  WellSpan Health Services

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provides assistance in support of research programs/projects as assigned. Assists in the general operation of the research program including record keeping, communications and customer service. Performs a variety of duties including data entry, data abstraction and other related activities. Strictly adheres to guidelines regarding honest, complete reporting of sensitive and confidential patient information. Understands the importance/impact of data integrity in terms of patient management, study results, cost efficiency, quality of service and the goals of scientific research.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Associates Degree Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year Training in medical research and health information systems preferred
• Training/experience in the responsible conduct of research, including medical/research ethics and protection of the safety and welfare of human subjects in research. Required
• Any experience with Genomics would be a major plus
• Epic experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office experience is requiredHealthcare experience is strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Versed in medical terminology, laboratory tests and use of medical records for data abstraction.
• Ability to follow multiple, detailed directions.
• Excellent computer skills including electronic patient information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, relational database, and graphics software.

• Collects, abstracts/codes and compiles patient clinical data for research purposes from a variety of sources including electronic records, medical charts, laboratory reports and clinical databases.
• Develops databases or spreadsheets to monitor data collection and preparation for statistical analysis according to the requirements of each research project/program.
• Enters data into database or spreadsheet, verifies accuracy, runs copies of computerized reports and files all reports. Corrects data as necessary.
• May assist in performing basic statistical analysis of research data, developing reports, abstracts or manuscripts and graphics for presentation of research project status/results.
• Assists investigators with special requests for data retrieval for research studies.
• Assists in the preparation of documents required for the pre-implementation review and approval of research by the WellSpan Health Institutional Review Board in accordance with institutional guidelines/policies and research regulations.
• Abstracts, codes and/or compiles data, maintaining records and logs of work performed.
• Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and provides information according to established research protocols, programs and policies.
• Composes research correspondence, memos, reports and minutes of meetings as requested.
• Intermittently conducts literature searches and obtains/distributes relevant reference materials.