Clinical Research Assistant II - Cancer Center

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B retirement plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. is seeking an administrative assistant to support clinical research studies. Under supervision, you will coordinate patient visits, organize participant charts, and collect data for entry into our databases.

You will verify billing and stipends, assist in enrolling patients, and prepare outreach materials. Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant administrative or research support experience.
• CITI training within 90 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient visits to clinic.
• Organize study participant charts and files.
• Enter required data into clinical research forms and database.
• Verify accuracy of bills and stipends.
• Assist in enrolling patients in education and social intervention studies.
• Prepare outreach packets and recruitment materials.

Skills

Data entry

Documentation

Records management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SummaryUnder general supervision, assist in various administrative and data collection aspects of clinical research studies.Primary ResponsibilitiesCoordinate patient visits to clinic. Organize study participant charts and files, and distribute to appropriate locationCollect required data from study coordinators and research nurses, and enter onto clinical research forms and into computerized databaseVerify accuracy of bills and stipendsGenerate letters to be sent to study participantsUnder the direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator, assist in enrolling patients in educational and social intervention research studies. Contact patients as required after initial contact to obtain additional informationProvide general clerical support to nurses and investigatorsOrder and maintain log of stipend checks and/or gift certificates to be distributed to study participantsCompile outreach packets, recruitment and specimen collection kitsOther duties as assigned.Knowledge – Skills – AbilitiesKnowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.QualificationsAppropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.Minimum Required Education: High schoolMinimum Required Experience: 1 yearPreferred Education:Preferred Experience:Required Certification/Licensure(s): CITI training within 90 days of hirePreferred Certification/Licensure(s):Physical RequirementsWork involves light exertion transporting materials or equipment but not for sustained time.Work EnvironmentOccasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.Sensory AcuityAbility to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.Why MCW?Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options403B Retirement PackageCompetitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offeredTuition ReimbursementPaid Parental LeaveEmployee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Pet InsuranceOn campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classesAdditional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits OverviewFor a full list of positions see: MCW CareersAt MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.