Research Assistant - Precision Medicine - Day

Research Assistant - Precision Medicine - DayLocation: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PASchedule: Full TimeHours: M-F DayOccasional WeekendsFull Time: 40 hours/weekGeneral SummaryProvides assistance in support of research programs/projects as assigned. Assists in the general operation of the research program including record keeping, communications and customer service. Performs a variety of duties including data entry, data abstraction and other related activities. Strictly adheres to guidelines regarding honest, complete reporting of sensitive and confidential patient information. Understands the importance/impact of data integrity in terms of patient management, study results, cost efficiency, quality of service and the goals of scientific research.Essential Functions:

Collects, abstracts/codes and compiles patient clinical data for research purposes from a variety of sources including electronic records, medical charts, laboratory reports and clinical databases.

Develops databases or spreadsheets to monitor data collection and preparation for statistical analysis according to the requirements of each research project/program.

Enters data into database or spreadsheet, verifies accuracy, runs copies of computerized reports and files all reports. Corrects data as necessary.

May assist in performing basic statistical analysis of research data, developing reports, abstracts or manuscripts and graphics for presentation of research project status/results.

Assists investigators with special requests for data retrieval for research studies.

Assists in the preparation of documents required for the pre-implementation review and approval of research by the WellSpan Health Institutional Review Board in accordance with institutional guidelines/policies and research regulations.

Abstracts, codes and/or compiles data, maintaining records and logs of work performed.

Answers telephone, screens calls, takes messages and provides information according to established research protocols, programs and policies.

Composes research correspondence, memos, reports and minutes of meetings as requested.

Intermittently conducts literature searches and obtains/distributes relevant reference materials.

QualificationsMinimum Education:

Associates Degree Required

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

1 year Training in medical research and health information systems preferred

Training/experience in the responsible conduct of research, including medical/research ethics and protection of the safety and welfare of human subjects in research. Required

Any experience with Genomics would be a major plus

Epic experience is a plus

Strong Microsoft Office experience is required

Healthcare experience is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

Versed in medical terminology, laboratory tests and use of medical records for data abstraction.

Ability to follow multiple, detailed directions.

Excellent computer skills including electronic patient information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, relational database, and graphics software.

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

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