Research Assistant ( Clinical )

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Tarboro, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 21 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Research Assistant ( Clinical )
Position Number T12415
Department EHH BSOM Public Health
Department Homepage https://public-health.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPT OF
Division ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title
Competency Level 2 - Journey
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) .50
Hourly Salary Rate/Range 18.00
Work Schedule M-F
Position Location (City) Tarboro
Position Type Temporary Staff
Job Category Staff - Temporary
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The evidence-based study and practice of Public Health have never been more important as our region, state, nation, and world face the combined crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. It is time to break down silos, build partnerships and forge alliances to address these challenges. Eastern North Carolina has significant health burdens, especially in the rural, low-resource and racial and ethnic minority communities. Many of these issues are brought to light through environmental impacts in our region, such as natural disasters and climate change, and are impacted substantially by the social determinants of health. Addressing these health threats and the disparities that stem from them are the driving forces for our teaching, research and service.
Public Health is collaborative in research and service and work with local, regional, state and national public health and health care agencies and works closely with and are guided by a diverse group of Community Advisory Board members who lend their expertise to help us achieve program goals.
Job Duties
This part-time (~ 20 hr./wk.) position will serve as a research coordinator for the ECU Health Tarboro Family Medicine Clinic site which is part of a large randomized clinical trial designed to improve BP control. The coordinator will be the primary point of contact for this study site, located in Tarboro, NC. Primary responsibilities include screening medical records, calling/scheduling patients, consenting and enrolling patients, facilitating home BP monitoring by patients, collecting all research data, and entry/quality control of data in a centralized database at the Data Coordinating Center.
Job Duties:
  • Applies working knowledge of the research principles and methods of patient engagement, completes IRB work and ethical consenting, collects biometric and survey data, completes data entry, assesses data quality, and supports analysis, completing defined assignments independently. Applies working knowledge of patient/respondent-specific engagement and data collection strategies to optimize the collection and preparation of data/information for a defined research area (65%)
  • Organizes searches and queries electronic health records, collects, records, and presents data/information within defined research parameters; ensures accuracy and quality control. Facilitates patient engagement and use of data collection procedures. Summarizes data/information collected for investigators. Carry out collection and screening under supervision when atypical methods are used (15%)
  • Compiles and organizes data/information from different sources uploads information to a common database, and develops reports using an established format (15%)
  • Skilled in interpersonal communication to help research subjects feel at ease and interact with patients, investigators, and staff. Leads/updates exchange of research information through dialog, instruction, and demonstration. Contributes to the preparation of publications, reports, and other presentations of compiled results (5%)
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Prior experience in patient care settings or patient/clinical research is a plus.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
  • Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
  • Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date indicated.
Job Open Date 05/10/2024
Job Close Date 05/21/2024
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/71223
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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