Clinical Research Assistant

Solis Women's Health (formerly Women's Diagnostic of Texas) owns and operates breast radiology clinics throughout the US, with 8 locations in the DFW metroplex area.

 

Objective:   

The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) works under the supervision of the Clinical Research Coordinator to provide administrative and project support for project teams and management.  As part of routine responsibilities, the CRA will participate in project team meetings, study teleconferences, site start up and continuation activities, and internal and off-site meetings, assist with preparation of mailings and materials and the processing of incoming clinical data according to procedures.

 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

  · Facilitate and coordinate project tasks and timelines.o  Facilitate team-oriented initiatives such as arranging meetings, taking minutes and coordinating team activities. o  Assist in ensuring projects remain on schedule.

 · Provide operational support for study planning and activities associated with clinical studies and projects, activities or events.  o  Assist CRC, as appropriate, during study initiation.o  Assist with the operational aspects of clinical research to include, among other tasks, assuring that the patient consenting process is successful.  o  Assist in the preparation of documentation for research projects.  o  Perform clerical tasks such as faxing, Xeroxing, and mailing copies of study forms and IRB materials.

 · Act as the contact for project teams and study sites.   o  Make reminder calls to site personnel.  Coordinates the preparation of presentations and site-specific documents, prepares study binders, ships and tracks study supplies.   · Administration of clinical and project documentation to includeo  Assist with maintaining study documents and templates; such as Case Report Forms (CRF), status reports, and letters.o  Assist in the compilation, publishing and archiving of final study reports. o  Assist in coordination of the distribution of study materials. · Develop and maintain clinical study files.o  Establish and maintain investigational files and documentation.o  Maintain administrative or tracking systems for clinical projects to include photocopy documents and assemble study documents.

 

· Performs special projects, tasks and studies as may be requested by the CRC.

 

· Adheres to the Company’s quality and regulatory compliance requirements, without exception, and ensures that all job duties inherent in the position description are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

 

· Other duties as assigned

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 

· Familiarity with the Eclipsys RIS is preferred 

· Organized, analytical thinker and knows how to prioritize

· Self-starter who is able to meet aggressive deadlines

· Ability to travel occasionally in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area; Valid driver’s license required

· Good communication skills with both patients and staff

· Ability to interface with all levels of personnel

· Exhibit a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

· Outstanding customer service skills both internal and external

· Minimum 2 years in health care or medical office environment