Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant (CORA)

Scottish Rite for Children; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, TX is seeking a Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant (CORA) to support clinical research projects and patient-related activities. The role involves coordinating studies, recruiting subjects, and maintaining documentation, with training provided to ensure confidentiality and protocol adherence.

The position offers regular hours (Mon-Fri) in a hospital setting and opportunities to engage with multidisciplinary teams across campuses and research divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be self-motivated, take direction, ask questions, and respond to feedback.
• Able to work independently and in group settings.
• Fast-paced work with attention to detail.
• Office, research, or health care experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Complete required trainings and perform research while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate and facilitate clinical research projects with staff to meet deadlines.
• Perform general administrative tasks including scanning and filing clinical research forms.
• Coordinate with research and hospital staff to execute studies per protocols and IRB requirements.
• Screen and recruit potential study subjects.
• Present research and obtain informed consent; schedule follow-ups as needed.
• Contribute to data collection, management, and record keeping; maintain registries.
• Support audits and regulatory documentation; assist with dissemination of findings.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Feedback receptiveness

Office/healthcare experience

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title: Clinical Orthopaedic Research Assistant (CORA)

Location: Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Description:

• Complete required trainings and perform research while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Coordinate and facilitate new and existing clinical research projects, which includes: Collaborate with staff to efficiently resolve issues and successfully meet project deadlines
• General administrative tasks, including scanning and filing clinical research forms and documents
• Coordinate with research and hospital staff to efficiently execute research studies according to research protocols, hospital standard operating procedures, and IRB requirements
• Screen and recruit for potential study subject enrollment
• Present and discuss research studies with potential subjects and their families; obtain and document informed consent; contact new and existing subjects to acquire information, schedule and confirm follow-up visits
• Contribute to process development, data collection and management, record keeping, and database/registry maintenance
• Support research responsibilities across campuses and multiple research divisions: Assist with general clinical research department tasks
• Contribute to internal and industry sponsored audits and maintain regulatory documentation
• Assist with dissemination of research findings which may include preparation of conference abstracts, posters, lectures, presentations, and manuscript development
• Engage with research team and clinical faculty and staff, which may include opportunities to participate in clinical conferences, group and one-on-one meetings, and observation of clinics and/or surgeries
• Independently conduct and, when requested, share results from literature reviews to support self-learning, team learning and improved research efforts
• Attend study team meetings, hospital-wide meetings, and conferences as assigned
• The research assistant may be required to perform other reasonably related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.
• The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirement dictate.
• It is mutually agreed that this job does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment and is not all inclusive of all required opportunities and challenges.
• Throughout the experience, the research assistant will have the opportunity to develop relationships with staff, participate in activities, and conduct meaningful research which are intended to support highly motivated individuals and a successful start to a career in medicine or research.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• Must be self-motivated, take direction, ask questions, and respond to feedback
• Able to work successfully both independently and in group-settings
• Expected to work at a fast pace with attention to detail
• Office, research, or health care experience preferred
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Working Environment

• Working Conditions: Inside
• Working Position: Sitting
• Physical Demands: Light Physical Requirements: Repetitive Movement
• An Individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in this group: Up to 10lbs
• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Speaking
• An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment

At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and are an equal opportunity employer. For questions, contact [e-mail].