Clinical Research Assistant, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine - Military Veterans

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The UC Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine (PCCSM) at the University of Cincinnati is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Clinical Research Assistant. The Clinical Research Assistant will be a critical member of the team, providing administrative support to the Clinical Research Director and assisting staff with a variety of clinical research activities.

Essential Functions

• Screen patients for qualification according to protocol criteria via the electronic medical record and coordination with the clinical team.
• Assist in the scheduling and conduct of research visits and tests.
• Perform study specific or routine physical/clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, measurement of vital signs, height/weight, participant questionnaires, etc.
• Manage the collection, labeling, and processing of laboratory specimens, including blood, sputum, and other biological samples, following protocol guidelines.
• Accurately collect and enter data from electronic medical records, onto paper research charts or electronic systems in a timely manner for industry-sponsored, federally funded, or investigator initiated clinical research studies.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and perform administrative duties for the efficient operations of the PCCSM Clinical Research Office.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Two (2) years of general workforce experience.
• Experience in the field of clinical research.
• Administrative or office management experience.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Experience as a medical assistant, phlebotomist, or in other patient facing settings.
• Bachelor?s degree in science related field ideal.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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