Ti clinical research assistant

Department Overview

As part of the Department of Neurology, the Division of Stroke and Vascular Neurology encompasses the spectrum of OHSU’s missions of scientific research, comprehensive clinic care, and education of professional and patient populations, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. This division consistently has 20+ active clinical trials and several more in various stages of study start-up. The team consists of five physicians, one nurse practitioner, 5 clinical research coordinators, one regulatory coordinator and two clinical research assistants.

Please include a cover letter with your application.

Function/Duties of Position

The Clinical Research Assistant works closely with all members of the team to ensure all aspects of research visits are complete and documented. This position will primarily assist the Regulatory Coordinator and the Clinical Research Coordinators in various tasks related to the clinical trials, and assist in clinic.

Assisting clinical research coordinators may include:

• Data Entry
• Screening potential study participants
• Request patient imaging and CDs from external sources and upload imaging to databases
• Scheduling research appointments, checking in and rooming patients
• Processing and shipping specimens
• Perform ECGs
• Retrieve study medications from Research Pharmacy
• Potential opportunity to assist in after hour enrollments for additional payment

Assisting Regulator Coordinator may include:

• Monitoring the shared regulator email
• Identifying and saving/filing necessary documents and communication
• Send reminders to staff to complete CITI training
• Request updated CVs and licenses from all study staff, PI’s and Sub-I’s
• Gathering documents and information in preparation for IRB submissions

Non-Therapeutic Trials:

• Coordinating with the PI to screen, enroll and conduct visits with guidance from experienced coordinators
• Request missing records
• Scheduling necessary clinical services
• Data extraction

Clinic Responsibilities:

• Placing Zio Patch heart monitors and referral processing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; OR Associate’s AND 2 years of relevant experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent combination of training and experience
• Customer/people-oriented experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to working in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in the day-to-day workflow
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Data management/entry experience
• Experience working with patients
• Familiarity with clinical research and medical terminology

Additional Details

Working Conditions:

• Typical schedule: M-F, 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Work schedule may vary depending on job/study requirements
• Primary location is on Marquam Hill
• Travel between Waterfront and Marquam Hill
• Exposure to human tissues and fluids
• May have regular exposure to noise and interruptions

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to walk 1+ mile round trip to various locations on campus

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu