Clinical Research Assistant
Iterative Health.com
Office
Providence, RI
Full Time
Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes. The Iterative Health Site Network is a premier network of 70+ clinical research sites across US and Europe accelerating the path to market for gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatology novel therapies. Our focus is on driving the success and growth of our partner sites by empowering them with tech-enabled services. By combining deep expertise in clinical trials with cutting-edge AI, we empower research teams and study sponsors to expand and expedite access to novel therapeutics for patients in need.
Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to
The Following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and
coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Position Purpose
The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) is a specialized research professional working with and
under the direction of the Director, Clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and Clinical Research
Coordinators. The primary responsibility of the CRA is to assist the Clinical Research
Coordinators with conduct of research studies. The CRA supports and facilitates the daily
clinical trial activities and plays a supportive role in the conduct of the study.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
• Assists Study Team, as needed in communication of study requirements to all individuals
involved in the study.
• Works with the Study Team, as needed to develop and implement recruitment strategies
in accordance with TDDC RESEARCH and IRB requirements and approvals.
• Assists Study Team as needed in the screening of subjects for eligibility using protocol specific
inclusion and exclusion criteria, documenting each potential participant’s eligibility or
Exclusion.
• Assists Study Team as requested to register participants in the Merge Clinical Trial
Management System to ensure billing of study procedures to appropriate funding
Source.
• Maintains adequate inventory of study supplies. If handling investigational drugs/devices,
follows the sponsor protocol and/or TDDC RESEARCH Policy on Investigational
Drug/Device Accountability.
• Assists Study Team in completing study documentation and maintenance of study files in
accordance with sponsor requirements and TDDC RESEARCH policies and procedures
including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if
applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms.
• Aids the Study Team in maintaining effective and ongoing communication with sponsor,
research participants, Director and PI during the course of the study.
• Works with the Study Team to manage the day to day activities of the study including
problem solving, communication and protocol management.
- Collects and reports ongoing patient recruitment/ enrollment metrics to Director and PI.
- Arranges secure storage of study documents that will be maintained according to Good
Clinical Practice guidelines or for the contracted length of time, whichever is longer.
• Assists Study Team in protection of the rights and welfare of all human research
participants involved in research in accordance with Federal regulations
• Cooperates with TDDC RESEARCH compliance and monitoring efforts regarding the
access, use, and disclosure of PHI and reports instances of noncompliance to the
Appropriate Compliance Office.
• Review and update TDDC RESEARCH Study Workflow Chart and enter all patient visit
data in e-CRF and Merge CTMS on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.
Experience: Minimum two years of experience with a health care
Organization.
Performance Requirements:
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Knowledge of purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Skill in taking and transcribing dictation and operating office equipment.
- Skill in answering the phone and responding to questions.
- Skill in time management, prioritization, and multitasking.
- Skill in writing and communicating effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure, communicate and present information.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply clinic policies and procedures.
- Ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, organize and analyze information.
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and coordinate work activities. • Ability to
competently use Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and appropriate
Practice Management Software.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to travel and MVR
Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers,
Printers, Telephones, Etc.
- Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted medical office environment. Occasional
- evening and weekend work.
- Physical Requirements: Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform tasks such as
- sitting for 90 percent of the day; manual dexterity to operate office machines including computer
- and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands
- or deliveries. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.
At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.