Clinical Research Assistant I – Murtha Cancer Center

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HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant I to support the Clinical Trials Program of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to MCC. U.S. citizenship required.

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The incumbent will provide support to MCC research projects and assist the projects with participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling of study visits under the direction of the Principal Investigators.

Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with various clinic providers to track patient appointments and verify eligibility.
• Reviews patient medical records; assists with patient identification, tracking, and enrollment. Obtains informed consent and provides education about the research study and procedures.
• Interviews patients regarding medical history and collects questionnaire data based on self-report and medical record review.
• Enters consent and other research related data in database. Assists with preparation of patient identification and eligibility reports using excel database. Maintains databases. Performs data entry for research projects ensuring that data is entered for analysis in a timely, efficient manner. Ensures that the confidentiality and security of data are maintained.
• Assists staff with administrative tasks, such as preparing consent forms, maintaining files, copying, faxing, mailing documents, and operating automated office equipment as needed. Assists with the coordination of organized meetings, conference calls, and training.
• Maintains clear and accurate research records, inventories, logbooks, standard operating procedure, and regulatory binders. Provides basic data analysis and interpretation.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of basic computer programs; ability to follow detailed instructions; good written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Experience working in a medical setting preferred.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required.

Minimum Experience/ Training Requirements: Minimum of 0-2 years of experience required.

Background/Security: U.S. citizenship required; eligible to obtain and maintain a Tier III Investigation/ Secret Clearance.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, addresses, education, and credentials, a criminal background check, drug screening, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location