POSITION OBJECTIVE: The National Institute of Health (NIH) is seeking a candidate who will assist physicians and research staff with patient data collection on patients seen by the NIH/NINDS Stroke Team at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. The incumbent will enter data into NIH/NINDS Stroke Team research database and perform data queries. Additionally, the incumbent with assist with scheduling of research patients for scans and data collection and will maintain files.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s Degree

FIELD OF STUDY:

• General Medical and Health Services

SKILLS (RANKED BY PRIORITY)

1.    HCA Process, track, and validate data accurately and on time, in accordance with data processing and entry instructions

2.    Possess proficiency with clinical databases and report tools

3.    Perform data abstraction and data entry on several different protocols into multiple clinical research databases

4.    Identify project specific reports and assist in the development of these reports

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Electronic Database Entry
• Electronic Medical Records

DELIVERABLES:

• Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly

STATEMENT OF WORK:

ASSISTS PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCH STAFF WITH PATIENT DATA COLLECTION.

·       Conduct initial screening with participants as part of scheduling call or visit

·       Evaluate participants’ needs for assistance with activities of daily living.

·       Identify problems and notify staff to follow up as necessary.

·       Assist physicians and research staff with patient data collection on patients seen in research study.

·       File all loose forms, incoming faxes, correspondence and other pertinent documents.

UPDATES DATABASES RELATED TO STUDY ACTIVITIES.

·       Maintain files with copies of data gathered by research team.

·       Enter data into research database and perform data queries.

·       Maintain and update participant’s address and contacts (emergency and next of kin) database to reflect current residence and study status for study participants.

RECRUITS AND SCHEDULES SUBJECTS, BOTH NORMAL CONTROLS AND PATIENTS.

·       Assist with scheduling of research patients for scans and data collection.

·       Communicate with participants directly to schedule appointments.

·       Schedule appointments for examinations using computerized scheduling system.

·       Coordinate the recruitment, scheduling, travel and admission of research study participants.

ENSURES ALL MEDICAL REPORTS ARE COMPLETED AND INFORMED CONSENT SIGNED IN TIME FOR PATIENT MEETINGS.

·       Review all Informed Consents for accuracy, completion and compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations.

·       Ensure that the original informed consent document is placed in the medical record and a copy is sent to the participant.

·       Prepare charts for storage, after participant is deceased or inactive, per the disposition guidelines as directed by the Clinical Study Manager.

PREPARES AND MAILS STUDY MATERIALS TO PARTICIPANTS.

·       Prepare and mail documents to the participants, and place a copy of the documents in the participant’s medical record chart.

·       Identify potential delays in reporting results to participants and collaborate with clinical study staff to eliminate delays.

ANALYZES, UPDATES AND MONITORS DATABASES RELATED TO STUDY ACTIVITIES.

·       Maintain files with copies of data gathered by research team.

·       Enter data into research database and perform data queries.

·       Maintain and update participant’s address and contacts (emergency and next of kin) database to reflect current residence and study status for study participants.

·       Work with staff to resolve any technical issues delaying the reporting of results.

·       Update and maintain research databases; perform basic data analysis.

INDEPENDENTLY RECRUITS AND SCHEDULES SUBJECTS, BOTH NORMAL CONTROLS AND PATIENTS.

·       Assist with scheduling of research patients for scans and data collection.

·       Communicate with participants directly to schedule appointments.

·       Schedule appointments for examinations using computerized scheduling system.

·       Coordinate the recruitment, scheduling, travel and admission of research study participants.

·       Coordinate the recruitment of participants for the research studies.

·       Prepare and distribute patient recruitment materials.

·       Create and maintain database of patient appointments using existing data.

·       Respond to questions from participants regarding general study procedures.

PARTICIPATES IN PERIODIC MEETINGS TO DISCUSS RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

·       Attend group meetings and participate in discussion of research activities.

·       Attend study-related meetings and mandatory trainings.

·       Write and annually review relevant sections of the study operations manual.

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