Clinical Research Assistant

$38,875 - $58,302/Yr

Banner Health - Sun City, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Sun City, AZ

Hospitals

About the position

At Banner Health, we are at the forefront of transforming healthcare, and we invite you to be part of this journey. As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting and executing clinical trials focused on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This position is integral to the research team, working under the guidance of a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) and the Clinical Trials Leadership Team. Your daily responsibilities will include preparing rooms for patient visits, checking in patients, uploading necessary documents, performing data entry, and managing supply inventory. You will also be responsible for proactively scheduling patient visits according to the required protocol windows and making appointment reminder calls. In this role, you will gain valuable insights into the intricacies of clinical trial regulations and the essential requirements for successfully executing a clinical trial from start to finish. You will assist in document preparation, pre-screening patients for eligibility, and participating in outreach events. The position is full-time, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking research while maintaining a work-life balance. Banner Research is renowned for its commitment to scientific discovery and innovation, with a focus on developing new identification, treatment, and prevention methods for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and orthopedics. Our research faculty is recognized internationally, providing outstanding access for patients to participate in clinical trials. By joining our team, you will be part of a mission to make a difference in people's lives every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient registrations and compile data related to patients engaged in research studies.
• Monitor study compliance and maintain effective data flow associated with research protocols.
• Maintain current and accurate protocol documentation and notify appropriate individuals of pertinent protocol changes.
• Verify that patients have completed appropriate registration materials and maintain related records and information.
• Instruct volunteers on protocol requirements and explain procedures and consent forms, ensuring proper documentation is completed.
• Ensure protocol compliance with intense monitoring of specific study requirements and schedule protocol-related treatments and tests.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining research supplies as directed.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of documentation in assigned area of responsibility.
• May serve as a backup for collecting and delivering specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and obtaining pertinent clinical and protocol information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, preferably obtained through two years of experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in a research environment.
• Understanding of medical terminology to read, identify, and extract pertinent data from medical records.
• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritize duties as needed.
• Excellent human relations, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in data entry and computer programs associated with maintaining databases and spreadsheets.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's Degree or Certified Research Assistant Certification preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.69 to $28.03.
• Opportunity to work in a leading research environment focused on Alzheimer's and other dementias.
• Access to professional development and training in clinical trials.