Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Department Administration
Purpose The purpose of the Administrative Assistant is to handle the day-to-day task associated with the initial onboarding of study subjects. The Administrative Assistant will be the first point of contact to study subjects and will be responsible for initiating the start of the subject visit. This position also helps other departments stay organized and complete tasks that allow them to focus on more advanced responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities The Administrative Assistant reports to the Site Director. The Administrative Assistant role and responsibilities include but are not limited to the ability to do:
- Greet study subjects and make them feel comfortable, both in person and over the phone
- Copying identification card
- Obtain signatures on essential forms and documents
- Assist in obtaining medical record release including request, receipt, and distribution of records
- Scheduling of new and follow up appointments and performing visit reminder calls
- Filing and archiving including preparing and labeling study files for long term storage
- Paper chart management
- Answers telephone calls in a professional manner and transfer to the appropriate associate, when necessary
- Responsible to collect and verify all participant demographic information and enter data into CTMS
- Prepare charts for each day by reviewing calendar, locating study participants charts, updating them with proper paperwork, and organizing them correctly.
- Works with other departments, as needed, to provide positive participant experiences
- Clean and organize the waiting area
- Manage front office supplies, including dry ice and study subject snacks
- Assist Laboratory Technician with organization and disposal of lab kits and other study supplies
- Receives and distributes all incoming mail and coordinates outgoing mail, including courier services, postage meter account, and interoffice mail distribution
- Arrange study subject transportation per request from Study Team
- Assist with monitoring visits, including preparation of monitoring space and making copies
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications - Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented
- At least 3 years of similar experience as an Administrative Assistant in Clinical Research or healthcare setting
- Proficient in operating and managing office equipment
- Excellent telephone skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability work under direction as well as independently
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Teams
- Medical Terminology (preferred)
Education - High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate Degree preferred
- Administrative Assistant training or certification
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform required job responsibilities.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Salary Description
$18-$20 per hour Johnson County Clin Trials
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time,