Clinical Research Assistant — Data, Lab & Patient Care

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical trial testing within the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute. The role involves assisting senior researchers, collecting samples and data analysis, and supporting various research projects.

Working 40 hours per week, on days Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, you will interact with patients and staff, ensure data accuracy, and assist with specimen handling and documentation in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field required for experiment-based duties
• Ability to follow training and testing protocols as established within RGHRI
• Functions with direction from Research Scientist or Research Associate, Lead Licensure/Certification Skills: None
• Bachelor's degree for experiment-based duties preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification for clinical-based duties preferred
• Phlebotomy Certificate for clinical-based duties preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in related field
• Computer skills
• Phlebotomy training or willing to become trained

Responsibilities

• Assists senior team members in conducting research projects, collecting samples and analyzing data.
• Performs sample collections or experiments with limited guidance of senior team members.
• Analyzes data with limited guidance of senior team members.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders applicable to regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Adheres to established safety guidelines inclusive of the use of appropriate equipment and practices.
• Obtains the required specimens, labels and transports specimens to specified area.
• Prepares specimens for processing and completes paperwork associated with the test ordered.
• Manages incoming calls while providing necessary information
• Greeting patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed.
• Scheduling or pre-scheduling patient appointments, if applicable.
• Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process as defined by policy.
• Verification of insurance eligibility/coverage and obtaining necessary authorizations when applicable.
• Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by department policy.
• Exhibits effective communications skills when dealing with patients, physicians, hospital personnel.
• Flexibility and transportation to multiple Patient Service Centers or other affiliated centers required.
• For laboratory experiment-based duties: Prepares specimens for processing and completes paperwork associated with the test ordered.
• Processes clinical specimens: receives samples, labels, logs and enters sample numbers into an electronic database.
• Performs microbiology and immunology tests using appropriate equipment and practices (training will be provided)).
• Ensures the accuracy of all data while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by department policy.
• Exhibits effective communications skills when dealing with study team personnel.
• Flexibility in schedule of work required.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

AS (Required)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

Phlebotomy Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Research Assistant to support clinical trial testing within the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute. The role involves assisting senior researchers, collecting samples and data analysis, and supporting various research projects.

Working 40 hours per week, on days Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, you will interact with patients and staff, ensure data accuracy, and assist with specimen handling and documentation in a regulated environment.