PRIMARY FUNCTION

This position assists in the implementation of all study activities at the site including, but not limited to, implementing and monitoring recruitment, patient interviews/evaluation and retention efforts, and developing tools to track site progress toward study goals, and may also assist with site budget and regulatory files maintenance.

SCOPE OF WORK

The ideal candidate will have a combination of organization skills, data management and interest in research so that they can:

1. Conduct and schedule all study visits (e.g. facilitate interviews and supervise participant self-administered assessments).

2. Establish rapport and track participants for all study visits, including the post-medication follow-up assessments (12 + weeks).

3. Manage compensation tasks such as ordering and maintaining supply of gift cards or cash, compensation documentation, disburse participant compensation for study related procedures, and associated tasks.

4. Enter data directly into EDC system and from paper source documents.

5. Provide back-up to other study personnel as required and appropriate.

6. Assist with study recruitment, advertising, and presentations.

7. Prepare study binders and perform general study administrative tasks.

8. Maintain and report study updated information.

9. Perform 12 lead ECG', phlebotomy blood draws, prepare biological specimens for shipping and blood sampling (training will be provided for these specific skills).

10. Facilitate interviews and supervise participant self-administered assessments.

11. Attend study conference calls, providing site-specific information as requested.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Make decisions consistent with all established Agency policies and procedures.

2. Maintain the highest standards in ethical conduct, confidentiality, and quality.

3. Model ideals of integrity, loyalty and teamwork.

4. Apply resources efficiently and responsibly.

5. Identify department and Agency needs and facilitate acquisition of resources to achieve these needs

6. Sustain a positive, caring, supportive, recovery-oriented environment.

7. The ability to comply with equal employment opportunity requirements.

8. The ability to comply with a workplace of dignity and respect.

9. The ability to take direction and guidance in a respectful manner from managers and supervisors.

10. The ability to follow out code of conduct and to interact in a respectful, professional manner in a teamwork setting.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelors Degree Required 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

- Two to Four Years

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to read, analyze and interpret journals, reports, and documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints. Ability to write and conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Knowledge of 12-step program, behavior modification, case management and addiction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Regularly required to sit and talk or hear; stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision requirements required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.