Administrative Assistant

Touro University; Valhalla (NY); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in New York is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to support clinical research. Responsibilities include maintaining subject files, communication management, and office supply management. The ideal candidate should have a BA or BS, strong organizational skills, and basic computer proficiency. This entry-level role pays USD $16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Basic computer programs and office skills such as filing, scanning, and typing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
• Clinical research background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain subject master files and study visit schedules.
• Monitor phones, emails, and mailbox with appropriate follow-through.
• Assist the practitioner as needed.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Typing skills

Education

BA or BS

Tools

Basic computer programs

Job description

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Overview

Assist the researchers with all aspects of conducting clinical research. This includes proficient computer skills and knowledge of programs. Communication is very important for managing subjects and updating investigators. Monitoring phone calls/emails are necessary. Must be very organized and able to prioritize. This includes maintaining the research office by ordering supplies as needed and keeping subject logs up to date. This is a limited term role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain subject master files and study visit schedules that involves excellent clear verbal communication and typing skills.
• Maintain office supplies and research documents for entering subjects.
• Monitoring phones emails and mailbox with appropriate follow through.
• Assist practitioner as needed including obtaining published documents and compilation of data for analysis.
• Assist research coordinator with maintaining regulatory files to comply with FDA/GCP regulations.

Qualifications

Education requirement: BA or BS.

Licenses or certifications: None, but research certifications for basic human subject research a plus.

Technical/computer skills: Basic computer programs and office skills such as filing, scanning, printing, faxing and typing.

Prior experience: Clinical research (but not required), knowledge of medical terminology, science/epidemiology background a plus but not required.

Physical demands

Able to sit at a desk, type, and use phones most of the day. Ability to walk to other departments to get supplies or documents.

Environmental demands

Office environment.

Internal Contacts

Doctors, nurses, and laboratory personnel.

External Contacts

Patients, doctors, and medical offices.

Minimum Salary

USD $16.50/Hr.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Higher Education