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We are seeking a casual Research Program Assistant who will be involved in data collection, data entry, and operational functions for a research program.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical records

• Maintain logs of patient screening, treatments, and visits

• Perform data entry, data management, and calculations using a computerized database, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Review data input for accuracy and completeness

• Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators, collaborators, administrators, clinicians, and/or program leaders on patient enrollment/treatment/eligibility and data collection status via verbal and written communication

• Identify appropriate patients for clinical program

• Communicate with coordinators and collaborators

• Maintain filing system for electronic and paper-based patient records

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines

• Attend regular group meetings (weekly or monthly)

• Obtain consent and HIPAA approvals from eligible patients

• Administer standardized surveys to patients or their proxies via phone, or via in-patient, clinic or home visits

• Call patients with reminders of their appointments

• Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in-patient, clinic or home visits

• Escort patients through the hospital during any visit

• Set up and take down equipment for patient testing

• Perform literature searches and organize data for program-related reports and papers

• Prepare study documents for IRB submission, as needed

• Follow all written and unwritten program practices, procedures, and protocols.

• Organize and file patient records, prepare and maintain program materials

• Carry out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision and ask for clarification when needed regarding data quality and integrity issues.

• Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by the supervisor

• Complete all HIPAA and related courses and successfully complete appropriate exams within two weeks of start date.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to effectively prioritize and work on multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines and demonstrate excellent time management skills and efficiency.

• Able to take initiative in anticipating and responding to program needs based on awareness of routine and repeated job functions.

• Able to maintain a high level of self-motivation for job functions with a positive attitude.

• Contribute to a positive work environment, including high motivation, positive attitude, and good judgment, tact, and sensitivity in all interpersonal interactions with all research staff, investigators, students, and patients.

• Know the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal functions of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

• Some related experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college courses.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 HRLY ($15.00 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Casual, up to 19 hrs per week/987 per year

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Pulmonary

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.