Department Overview

The Knight Cardiovascular Institute Clinical Research Assistant II is responsible for various duties related to clinical trials. The assistant will assist the study coordinators in supporting patient visits, assists in data collection and entry for the sponsor, and coordinates patient travel to ensure study subjects are able to meet their visits. This position will support our Structural Heart research team.

Function/Duties of Position

Responsible for many aspects of clinical trial operations from startup to closeout and assuring appropriate conduct of protocols to FDA guidelines.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Works in collaboration with study coordinator to maintain and file regulatory and study documents of active trials to meet study requirements
• Collection and transcription of all laboratory and imaging data with guidance from the coordinator as needed.
• Data entry of visit data into central data repositories (eCRIS, internal subject trackers, etc.)
• Addressing all imaging and laboratory queries in sponsor ERT
• Maintaining laboratory reporting and signature requests from the PI

Responsible for elements of patient visits including but not limited to:

• Work with coordinator in planning visit activities
• Coordination of patient travel
• Prepping any necessary documents prior to the visit
• Responsible for communicating with patients regarding scheduled appointments
• Work with coordinator in collaborating with ancillary departments to make sure all patients receive timely ECHO's, Imaging, vitals (blood pressure, temp, respirations, height, weight) or other study related tasks as needed.
• Independently provide follow up for subjects who are no longer receiving treatment in the form of phone calls or clinic visits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in relevant field OR
• Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
• Must be proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint).
• Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of diverse individuals and personalities.
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in Science.
• At least one year general office experience
• Knowledge of cardiology. Managing Access database or similar database.
• Microsoft office, medical terminology, analytical skills, trouble shooting skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.