Research Program Assistant II (Pulmonary)

Inside Higher Ed; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,628 - 36,162; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Support for health and life

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Maryland is seeking a Research Program Assistant II (Pulmonary) to collect and manage patient data while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, two years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers a starting salary ranging from $15.70 to $26.25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect data from paper and electronic medical records.
• Maintain logs of patient screening, treatments, and visits.
• Communicate with program sponsors and collaborators.

Skills

Data management

Communication

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or graduation equivalent

Tools

Computerized database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Research Program Assistant II (Pulmonary)

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Responsibilities

• Collect data via abstraction from paper and electronic medical records.
• Maintain logs of patient screening, treatments, and visits.
• Data entry, management and calculations using a computerized database, word processing and spreadsheet software; review data input for accuracy and completeness.
• Actively communicate and update supervising coordinators, collaborators, administrators, clinicians and/or program leaders on patient enrollment/treatment/eligibility and data collection status via verbal and written communication.
• Identify appropriate patients for the program.
• Communicate with program sponsors, coordinators and collaborators.
• Maintain filing system for electronic and paper‑based patient records.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Attend regular group meetings (weekly or monthly).
• Obtain consent and HIPAA approvals from eligible patients.
• Administer standardized surveys to patients or their proxies via phone, or via in‑patient, clinic or home visits.
• Call patients with reminders of their appointments.
• Conduct standardized assessments of patients via in‑patient, clinic or home visit.
• Escort patients through hospital during any visit.
• Set up and take down equipment for patient testing.
• Perform literature searches and organize data for program‑related reports and papers.
• Prepare study documents for IRB submission, as needed.
• Organize and file patient records; prepare and maintain program materials.
• Prepare weekly report of work hours and activities for review by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 coursework.

Salary & Benefits

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 – $26.25 per hour ($15.70 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Benefits: Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Location

School of Medicine Campus – Department SOM DOM Pulmonary – School of Medicine.

Employment Details

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Hours will vary, including weekends/evening

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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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Vaccine Requirements: Johns Hopkins University requires seasonal flu vaccine. Exemptions available for religious beliefs or medical reasons.