Clinical Trial Assistant / LPN

Lillestol Research LLC

Job Description

Position: Clinical Trial Assistant

Reports to: Lillestol Research Director of Operations

Date: 16December2014

Position Purpose: Under general supervision, the clinical trial assistant provides technical assistance (collecting, processing, and coordinating samples, specimens, information, and data). This position may also provide general office management (front desk reception, subject scheduling and data management) or phlebotomy (depending on qualifications).

Education, Experience, and Skills (Minimal Requirements):

Post-secondary education with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (specifically Word and Excel), data entry and medical terminology. Preference given to applicants with experience in healthcare setting.

Certification Requirement:

Completion of training for transportation of hazardous materials must be maintained on ongoing basis.

Duties:

• Provides coverage of phone system to include general coverage and pre-screening telephone interviews for actively recruiting trials.
• Provides assistance to clinic staff with visit preparation, organizing files, projects, data, etc.
• Provides general office tasks to keep operations running smoothly.
• Cleans and prepares the exam rooms after each patient visit.
• Assists with the development and execution of clinical research studies and programs.
• Assists with management of the front desk including subject reception/screening/scheduling.
• Works under specific instruction to assist with routine tests, experiments, and procedures.
• Collects, processes, and assists in the compilation and verification of medical histories, research data, samples, and/or specimens (following strict protocol and detailed instructions).
• Enters data from forms and documents into databases and other documents.
• Assists with routine study management under the direction of coordinator.
• Assists in the setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment/instruments.
• Follows established policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Recruits subjects for trials and developing tools to improve clinical trial conduct.
• Develops credible relationships with subjects and customers.
• Provides on-going education related to clinical research trials to patients/family members, other professionals and the community.
• Conducts research activity within the guidelines of the FDA and by following Good Clinical Practice guidelines as developed by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
• Conducts protocol-specific procedures as delegated by PI.
• Completes and maintains training in accordance with company policy and study specific training.
• Thoroughly documents patient information in an accurate and timely manner, according to GCP and institutional guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Interacts with customers in warm, friendly and professional manner. Customers include, but are not limited to, participants, investigators, clinic staff, sponsor representatives and co-workers
• Answers the phone promptly, within the first two rings, and appropriately addresses or directs call.
• Takes action to meet customer requests in timely fashion.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operational policies and procedures.
• Performs work safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others, or property.
• Demonstrates commitment to principles, values and ethics of organization and of clinical research profession.
• Models accountability for learning and sharing knowledge and learning from others.
• Builds effective working relationships.
• Treats others with respect.
• Demonstrates skill in assessing, preparing, and using information as relevant to position.
• Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of participant medical information.
• Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position.

Full-Time