What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Senior Assistant position at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center?
Senior Clinical Research Assistant participates in data collection, maintenance and reporting and/or patient interfacing activities for a clinical research study. Dependent upon primary area of assignment performs duties in one of the following areas. Some positions may perform a combination of these duties.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
Patient interfacing activities: Participates in coordinating and performing clinical research activities for assigned studies, including therapeutic studies involving SOC or FDA approved drugs/devices, in accordance with approved protocols; assists with assessing patient records to identify patients who are eligible to participate in specified clinical research protocols; recruits, interviews and enrolls patients; obtains informed consent and ensures consent process is administered in compliance to regulatory and sponsor requirements; educates patients and families of purpose, goals, and processes of clinical study; coordinates scheduling and follow-through of patient care appointments, procedures, and other diagnostic testing in accordance with study protocol; participates in the collection, processing and evaluation of biological samples; administers, evaluates and calculates standardized scoring of diagnostic, psychological or behavioral testing or questionnaires; assists with training and onboarding new Clinical Research Assistants 2 and 3 as a preceptor.
