Entry-Level Clinical Research Assistant - Orthopedics

ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 22,386 - 27,965; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent growth and advancement opps

Dynamic environment

Access to a diverse network of practit

Broad infrastructure of tools and dev

Job summary

ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC is seeking a Clinical Researcher to coordinate and administer clinical trials under a Principal Investigator. The role emphasizes personalized patient care, coordination with research staff, and adherence to protocols.

The position requires a Bachelor's in health care fields, EMR/PM systems experience, and strong collaboration with supervisory teams to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Health Care or related field required.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
• Excellent computer skills.
• EMR Systems.
• Practice Management System.
• Microsoft Suite (including: Outlook, Word, Excel, Calendar)
• Phone software
• Navigating Insurance Authorization websites
• Knowledge of estimated co-payment and co-insurance
• Specialties such as: Spine, Joints/Trauma, Sports Medicine, Foot/Ankle, and Hand/Microsurgery
• General understanding of processing legal forms
• Ability to collaborate with supervisory teams and administrators on projects or assigned tasks

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize data and compile for progress reports.
• Coordinate with research assistants/student employees, provide guidance and assistance as needed.
• Assist and coordinate with Research Manager to ensure clinical research and activities are performed in accordance with approved IRB.
• Discuss study protocols with patients and verify the informed consent documentation.
• Provide patient with written communication of their participation (i.e. copy of the signed informed consent).
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practices and the study protocols.
• Ensure scientific integrity and accuracy of data and protect the rights, safety, and well‑being of patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
• Write and contribute to publications.
• Ensure that non‑serious and serious adverse events are properly documented and reported.
• Liaison to partnering hospitals and other research sites for new and existing patients.
• Prepare and submit initial review of new studies to IRB.
• Assist with overflow Medical Assistant duties.
• Compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Collaborative teamwork

Strong data handling

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Health Care or related field

Tools

EMR Systems

Practice Management System

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Calendar

Phone software

Insurance authorization navigation

Job description

ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC is seeking a Clinical Researcher to coordinate and administer clinical trials under a Principal Investigator. The role emphasizes personalized patient care, coordination with research staff, and adherence to protocols.

The position requires a Bachelor's in health care fields, EMR/PM systems experience, and strong collaboration with supervisory teams to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.