Research Program Assistant II

Barmont; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Program Assistant II to support pulmonary studies. This role involves data management, patient interaction, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Candidates should have experience in similar roles and a high school diploma. The position offers competitive starting salaries based on experience.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience required.
• Courses in HIPAA and related topics must be completed.
• Some college courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate studies and assist in administration of study interventions.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations.
• Administer standardized surveys to research subjects.

Skills

Data entry

Data management

Communication

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or graduation equivalent

Job description

The Division of Pulmonary is seeking a Research Program Assistant II who will be tasked with the following duties and responsibilities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Data entry, management, and calculations using a computerized database, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Reviewing data for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting in the coordination of studies, including facilitating administration of study interventions, coordinating with hospital personnel/clinicians.
• Orienting new staff to study procedures.
• Collecting and maintaining staff records including certificates of completion of mandatory IRB classes.
• Assist in research activities to maintain cohort retention by calling and mailing patients with reminders of their appointments, and scheduling and completing research visits.
• Administering standardized surveys to research subject via phone, or via in-patient, clinic, or home visits.
• Collecting study data from the electronic medical record.
• Maintaining logs of patient screening, data collection, and follow-up attempts.
• Maintaining compliance with HIPAA and IRB regulations and guidelines.
• Attending regular group meetings.
• Preparing study documents for IRB submission.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• All HIPAA and related courses must be completed and appropriate exams passed with necessary certification within 2 weeks of the start date.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent
• Two years related experience
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college courses.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: $32,656 - $54,600 (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM DOM Pulmonary
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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