Research Assistant Hourly

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with coordination of basic study activities including creation of study binders, screening logs, forms, consent forms, templates and lists.
• Assists with recording, transcribing and processing of study data, materials or information.
• Coordinates study participant appointments, activities or visits.
• Organizes participant charts and files and distributes appropriately.
• Generates letters and other written communication for study participants.
• Compiles study participant packets and recruitment materials.
• Under the direction of the study coordinator or principal investigator, assists in enrolling patients in research studies.
• Contacts patients if/when required to collect additional information.
• Provides technical support for devices, systems, tools or instruments used for research purposes.
• Tracks and manages participant stipends.
• Develops electronic workflows to support study management.
• Monitors study participant correspondence to ensure timely response.
• Assists in preparation of study materials for IRB review.

Promote a team atmosphere by treating individuals with respect and honesty and by using direct communication and active listening skills.

• Be open to change and actively support change.
• Be open to others' ideas and points of view.
• Evaluate employees objectively and provide employees with periodic feedback.

Promote department goals as well as the mission of the hospital

• Communicate goals to fellow staff members.
• Maintain department policies and procedures.
• Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies (i.e., Joint Commission, State of Wisconsin).
• Maintain and/or communicate to appropriate party function backlog at a set time.
• Educate new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
• Demonstrate acceptance and training of student interns in the department, as directed.

Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement team meetings, and team projects, as directed

• Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner.

Conduct self in a professional manner

• Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion.
• Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
• Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same.
• Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.
• Ability to influence departments within Rogers and provide technical guidance.

Additional Job Description:

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Position requires walking, sitting and standing. Lifting is moderate; must be capable of lifting a minimum of twenty (20) pounds. Reaching, handling, grasping and manual dexterity are necessary to operate various equipment.
• Verbal and hearing ability are required to interact with staff, consultants, patients and family members of patients. Numerical ability is required to maintain records and operate a computer.
• Tact is required to interact effectively with employees and professional staff. Logical thinking and discretion required to make decisions in initiating and implementing policies and procedures and standards.
• Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal and auditory skills and abilities.
• Must be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, per post-employment physical.

Education/Training Requirements:

• Associates degree in a medical, technical, scientific or health related field required.
• B.S. and/or prior behavioral health clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Two (2) years prior work experience in an academic, clinical, scientific or research environment.
• Exceptional written communication skills, attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)