TI Clinical Research Assistant

Department Overview

OHSU Dermatology is a full-service academic department serving the Pacific Northwest and global dermatology community in patient care, education, and research. Formally established in 1922, OHSU is one of the earliest established Dermatology-specific departments nationwide.

OUR VISION: OHSU's Department of Dermatology is a pioneering leader, dedicated to excellence in alleviating diseases of the skin and promoting health.

OUR MISSION: We advance the science and practice of dermatology through excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and discovery.

Function/Duties of Position

Coordinating patient visits, procedures, schedules.

Rooming study patients, taking vital signs, drawing blood, processing lab specimens for shipment.

Collection and entry of data from patient electronic medical records and research subject charts into study databases, internal trackers (eCRIS), and Case Report Forms and upload patient imaging.

Resolve any data queries identified by the study monitor, auditor, or other individual reviewing the study data within tight deadlines with competing priorities. Correct any quality control issues with the data entry. Maintain data integrity including advocating for if/when data should not be changed. Additional tasks may include but are not limited to: Lab grading, obtaining and verifying study team signatures/oversight, safety report tracking and processing.

Organizing, purging research supply area.

Coordination of study monitor/auditor visits by scheduling and obtaining monitor/auditor access and assist the study monitor/auditor with any data entry queries. This is to occur both in preparation for the monitor/audit visit and serving as a representative to support the monitor/auditor’s ability to access our site’s information.

Assisting with IRB and eCRIS submissions, study start-up and reviews.

Assisting physician, NP with study related procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's in relevant field OR

Associate's AND 2 years of relevant experience OR

3 years of relevant experience OR

Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills and ability to work with people in a smaller space.

Strong organizational skills and creativity.

Ability to work in fast-paced environments. Competence in computer work (both PC and Macintosh) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, etc.).

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Science.
• Previous clinical and/or research experience is highly preferred but not required.

Basic medical experience is a plus (vital signs).

Prefer experience with Epic Health Information System or internal OHSU electronic systems (eIRB, eCRIS).

CCRP or CCRA cert, phlebotomy cert, cert nurse’s aide or medical assistant a plus.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu