Research Program Assistant II

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant II to assist with data collection, entry, and operational functions for a research program.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical records.
• Maintain logs of patient screening, treatments, and visits.
• Data entry, management and calculations using a computerized database, word processing and spreadsheet software; review data input for accuracy and completeness.
• Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators, collaborators, administrators, clinicians and / or and program leaders on patient enrollment / treatment / eligibility and data collection status via verbal and written communication.
• Identify appropriate patients for the program.
• Communicate with program sponsors, coordinators and collaborators.
• Maintain filing system for electronic and paper-based patient records.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Attend regular group meetings (weekly or monthly).
• Obtain consent and HIPAA approvals from eligible patients.
• Administer standardized surveys to patients or their proxies via phone, or via in-patient, clinic or home visits.
• Call patients with reminders of their appointments.
• Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in-patient, clinic or home visit.
• Escort patients through hospital during any visit.
• Set up and take down equipment for patient testing.
• Perform literature searches and organize data for program-related reports and papers.
• Prepare study documents for IRB submission, as needed.
• Organize and file patient records; prepare and maintain program materials.
• Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : Research Program Assistant II

Role / Level / Range : ACRO40 / E / 02 / CC

Starting Salary Range : $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($15.70 targeted; Commensurate with exp.)

Employee group : Casual / On Call

Schedule : Hours will vary, including weekends / evening

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Location : School of Medicine Campus

Department name : SOM DOM Pulmonary

Personnel area : School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https : / / www.hopkinsmedicine.org / coronavirus / covid-19-vaccine / and all other JHU applicants should visit https : / / covidinfo.jhu.edu / health-safety / covid-vaccination-information / .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.