Details

Open Date 04/23/2024

Requisition Number PRN38344B

Job Title PS Clinical Study Assistant

Working Title PS Clinical Study Assistant

Job Grade C

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 12.02 to 21.63

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

The Clinical Study Assistant will be housed in the University of Utah, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology’s Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge and Advocacy ( PARCKA )medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/epidemiology/parcka. Job duties will require interaction with study participants, investigators, clinic, hospital, and research staff. The incumbent will work closely with the project coordinators and managers to accomplish study goals and meet timelines per study guidelines.

This position is 100% on-site and will mainly be recruiting, consenting, and enrolling study participants at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. This is a temporary position but may turn into a permanent position pending future funding.

Responsibilities

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Adheres to all aspects of a protocol, complying with regulations and procedures.

2. Explains and obtains informed consent.

3. Conducts research assessments, including structured assessments of sensitive topics with high-risk populations.

4. Answers patient queries and maintains research records in compliance with regulations.

5. Determines visit windows from protocol, schedules subject visits and sends visit reminders to help retain them in the study and prevent study attrition.

6. Ensures study visits and procedures do not conflict with existing schedules.

7. Review medical records for patient data and complete data entry process for study using various databases.

8. May travel to a variety of sites both within and outside the University campus to obtain data.

9. Attend research meetings with team members and investigators.

Problem Solving

The incumbent may be required to prioritize tasks received from multiple staff members and determine the order of importance. The incumbent must use discretion and judgement when scheduling appointments and in screening calls. The incumbent may coordinate work processes with other departments, community, governmental or regulator

agencies and must understand the objectives and policies governing the activities of the department and be able to effectively communicate this information to interested parties.

Comments

Successful completion of CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research Subject and Good Clinical Practices certificates obtained within 2 weeks of hire date. Effective communication skills are required.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required:

• Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

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Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Completion of HIPAA Privacy & Security training may be required within two to five days of hire. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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