What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESEARCH ASSISTANT position at MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC?
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Description
Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination and administration of investigative protocol. Must maintain a high degree of attention to detail and accurate records. Must provide good customer service in all forms of patient interaction. Must follow established protocols and procedures with exacting precision.
BENEFITS:
Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Schedules
- Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interview subjects to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Record subjects’ medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Transfer and organize data gathered from paper formats via computer, recorders, or scanners.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Explain clinical trial procedures, processes, protocols, or physicians' instructions to subjects.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Collect blood, saliva, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
- Greet and escort subjects to examination rooms and prepare them for their visit.
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking notes, or completing medical information forms.
- Prepare and administer investigative protocol (IP) as directed by a physician.
- Schedule appointments for subjects and oversee appointments being scheduled for subjects.
- Assist clinical research coordinators with inventory.
- Contact medical facilities or departments to obtain medical records.
- Assist clinical research coordinators to set up medical laboratory equipment.
- Ensure compliance with all clinical trial protocols and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).
- May oversee studies and follow procedures per protocols.
- Must be able to learn and understand study protocols and procedures.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. Current BLS Certification.
Experience: Work in a doctor’s office or other medical office.
Equipment/Technology: Experience with office equipment, medical equipment used to obtain vitals, computer systems to enter data and process information.
Language/Communication: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.
Mathematical Skills: General math skills.
Mental Capabilities: Can regularly and consistently make sound judgments. Must be organized, attentive to details, critical thinker.
Interpersonal: Good communication skills, able and comfortable to collaborate with others to accomplish tasks.
Performance: Work well with deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously. Good customer service skills
