Clinical Research Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, seeks a Clinical Research Assistant to support HealthNow in the Emergency Department. You will interview patients, collect health histories, and coordinate point-of-care testing with strict confidentiality.

You will assist with recruitment, data entry, and workflow improvements across clinical research studies, collaborating with PI and care teams to ensure high-quality data and patient engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients and receive referrals for HealthNow program activities.
• Approach patients and explain HealthNow program processes/services.
• Consent and enroll participants in eligible research studies.
• Complete system approved point-of-care tests for diagnostic screening and discuss results with patients.
• Refer patients to next level of care or linkage services as indicated.
• Collect and provide relevant data for eligibility assessments in protocols.
• Assist with informed consent process and data audits.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Data entry

Clinical research coordination

Health education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant serves as a health promotion advocate in the Emergency Department’s PH2S/HealthNow Program, a population health-focused program using a systemic approach to address health needs in a more proactive way with a focus on patients who may be living with HIV, Hepatitis C, substance use, etc.

Under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager or Project Leader, and in cooperation with all the members of the patient care teams, performs a wide range of clinical-support and administrative functions to fully support the program. In a professional manner, interviews patients to elicit health needs history; administers questionnaire in a courteous, professional, and empathetic manner; coordinates point-of-care testing as applicable; based on responses, refers to appropriate HealthNow Program team members for further referral to community resources; maintains patients records ensuring strict confidentiality; maintains appropriate tracking and reporting systems; collects, analyzes and compiles data for inclusion in progress reports. Supports various community-based clinical research studies; assists with the organization and maintenance of study files and documents; assists with the timely and accurate data entry of study specific data.

The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for carrying out successful screening of patients presenting to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center facilities (East and Main campus) for various health related services such as OUD/SUD, HIV testing, HCV education, harm reduction education, naloxone distribution, addressing non-clinical barriers preventing engagement with the health system and utilizing inclusion and exclusion criteria for participation in the clinical services and research studies.

The Clinical Research Assistant will be trained to provide education and services for health promotion and education. Additionally, the Clinical Research Assistant may work in a variety of settings as necessary to complete work as approved by medical director, relevant stakeholders, and administrators that promote implementation, system redesign, education and quality initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Screen patients and receive referrals for patients potentially eligible for HealthNow program activities
• Approach patients and explain HealthNow program processes/services
• Consent and enroll participants in eligible research studies
• Complete system approved point of care clinical and confirmatory tests for diagnostic screening and assessment (e.g., rapid HIV test under CLIA waiver with Insti confirmatory test, risk screening, and discuss test results with the patient)
• Refer the patient to the next level of care or linkage services as indicated

Job Description Research Role

• Provides assistance in support of clinical research studies being conducted in the Department of Emergency Medicine
• Participates in the recruitment of study participants
• Collects and provides relevant data to be used in assessing eligibility of patients for participation in protocols
• Assists with administration of informed consent process
• Assists with cognitive testing both clinically and for research visits
• Assists principal investigator (PI) and sub-investigator with continuity of care of study patients during and between clinic visits
• Assists with collection, entering, maintenance and reporting of clinical research data
• Assists with analysis and interpretation of research data
• Enters protocol, medical history, and demographic information abstracted from patient charts into appropriate data capturing system
• Enters patient clinical data into electronic medical record system
• Reviews data and progress notes with research specialists, CRCs, principal investigator and sponsor agencies as appropriate
• Composes and responds to correspondence from principal investigators
• Prepares appropriate protocol files for data audits
• Assists with development of data collection plan and forms for new research protocols
• Prepares summaries of research results for protocol evaluation, abstract and manuscripts

Clinical Role

• Address patient concerns through active listening and expedite as needed to the care team
• Remain up to date on available services/programs both within and outside of the OSU network that may benefit patients in order to successfully match patient needs with resources
• Maintain appropriate tracking and reporting systems and complete other related duties as assigned by Clinical Manager
• Work closely with appropriate clinical services and linkage to care teams to ensure referrals are completed and patients' needs are assessed

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required
• 0 years of relevant experience required
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Additional Information: Location: Graves Hall (0277) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.