Clinical Research Assist - Innovation & Research - Kettering - FT/Days - Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview:

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Provides organizational, administrative, and clinical assistance for research studies. Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, provides a full range of duties in support of research patient visits, research staff, and investigators. Performs patient visits & phone calls, research data entry, and maintains meticulous records. Oversees study databases and coordinates meetings as needed. Experience and/or interest in blood specimen collection, processing, and shipping. Adheres to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines as set forth by the Federal regulations. Interacts with team members in a positive, productive, and professional manner. Interested in working with patients in oncology studies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities/Skills

• Proficiency in computer software programs including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, MS Outlook or similar programs
• Preferred administrative experience supporting department personnel in senior leadership positions
  
• Excellent written, oral communication and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and schedules
• Epic knowledge preferred
• Affinity for data entry
• Detail-orientated/meticulous
• Medical terminology required (oncology terminology would be preferred)
• Performs pre-analytic processing of specimens; collects specimens; accessions, labels, secures, delivers and ships clinical specimens as required by study protocol.  
• Maintains source documents and subject files in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Ensures accurate and complete compilation of subject data.
• Serves as a liaison between research office, ancillary departments across hospital, Clinical Research Coordinators and Principal Investigators.
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Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred