Research Assistant

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    {
      "text": "Essential Functions:",
      "content": "<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Coordinate multiple requests for PPIL’s participation in various Clinical Research Studies</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Coordinate research implementation, including:</span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Create and monitor study charts and patient medical charts</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Educate and update health center staff on specific protocol, recruitment strategies and goals, and all essentials as they pertain to a specific study</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Monitor staff adherence to protocol, including appropriate subject consent, data collection, and transcription of information onto appropriate research documents</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Provide timely and accurate follow up with each individual study participant to ensure proper data is received</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Document protocol violations</span></li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Recruit patients for study participation and help sites to brainstorm recruitment strategies.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Explain the study and provide informed consent to potential study participants.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Enroll, consent and schedule subjects.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Prepare site study documents for monitoring visits and be available for those monitoring visits, as appropriate.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Work with investigators to coordinate collection, tracking, and data preparation for analysis; use spreadsheets and databases to develop and maintain records and create reports.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Assist with the planning and implementation of routine research site initiation and/or monitoring visits and audits.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Maintain communication with study subjects, and appropriate study personnel, clinic staff and leadership, and clinic staff regarding subjects’ questions and concerns.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Serve as a resource for clinic staff and administrative departments regarding research studies (participant eligibility, progress, funding).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Communicate information about research studies to other key stakeholders (affiliate health centers, overall organization, etc.).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Manage projects such as organizing task and files, developing timelines, gathering materials for meetings, and setting up systems for tracking reporting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Assist patients in accessing clinic services related to research, including direct calls phone screenings. Perform computer data entry, including patient demographics, insurance information, charge posting and appointment scheduling.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: #212121;\">Ensure hardcopies made from electronic records or paper records are noted as certified (verified as an accurate copy or representation of the source record)&nbsp;per Standard Operating Procedures. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Prepare patient charts, review forms for accuracy and completeness; file charts and process transfer records.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Perform basic laboratory tests and other procedures.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Prepare exam rooms, perform patient set-up, and obtain and record patient vitals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Conduct basic patient education sessions on clinical care related to research and research processes/procedures.</span></li>\n<li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Through these activities demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to PPIL core values of access, activism, care, confidentiality, diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, self-determination, stewardship; practice these values in relations to patients, team members, internal and external customers. Act as an ambassador of PPIL mission and values in your networks and communities</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.1pt 88.05pt 0.0001pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u>Physical Demands:</u></p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 8.85pt 0.0001pt 41pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.55pt 0in 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 8.85pt 0.0001pt 41pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.6pt 0in 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 5pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><strong><u><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Supervisor:</span></u></strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Director of Research</span></p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.45pt 0in 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 2.6pt 27.65pt 0.0001pt 113pt; text-indent: -1.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Status:</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Full time. Non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the wage and salary regulations.</p>"
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      "text": "Qualifications:",
      "content": "<div>\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u>Education:</u></p>\n<p style=\"margin: 1.65pt 19pt 0.0001pt 5pt; line-height: 112%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 112%;\">College degree in a related field, as well&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 112%;\">as and working knowledge of reproductive health and family planning research; familiarity with public health systems at the local, state, and national level.&nbsp;</span></p>\n</div>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><br clear=\"all\" style=\"page-break-before: auto;\"></span>\n<div class=\"WordSection2\">\n<p style=\"margin: 14.6pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u>Experience:</u></p>\n<p style=\"margin: 14.6pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">1-2 years working in a research position. Experience with research technology and application, including REDCap, electronic IRB submissions, clinical trial patient interactive response platforms, ability to quickly and efficiently adopt new technology skills.</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n</div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.55pt 0in 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><u>Personal &amp; Professional Qualities:</u></p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively and respond to rigid deadlines. Ability to work independently and under time constraints. Able to balance multiple tasks and changing priorities with an acute attention to detail.</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate with patients, the public, staff, and volunteers in a professional, warm, and sensitive manner. Bi-lingual ability in Spanish is helpful.</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">High energy level, organizational skills and attention to detail required. Willingness to participate in a team approach to health care.</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 5pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\">Must be willing and able to work a schedule that may include evening and weekend hours, and to work at other PPIL centers if needed.</p>\n</div>"
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