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Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Working under the supervision of a Senior Research Assistant, Manager or Principal Investigator and following established policies and procedures, provides assistance on clinical research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: recruiting and evaluating patients for studies; collecting and organizing patient data; scheduling patients for study visits; performing clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKG's, etc; maintaining and updating data generated by the study.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.

2. Recruits and evaluates potential study patients. Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening. May be required to perform clinical tests such as phlebotomy, EKG's, etc.

3. Interact with patients/subjects with regard to study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up. May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.

4. Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study. May be required to input data, do minimum analysis and run various reports. Maintains patients records as part of record keeping function.

5. Responsible for mailing various study information or packets to study participants.

6. Answers any phone all and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.

7. Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.

8. Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.

9. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

Successful candidate must be possess basic computer skills in order to use a variety of electronic systems to access and/or maintain personal employment-related data, satisfy required annual trainings, and use job-specific applications

Qualifications

BS OR BA

New Graduate with relevant course or project work.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at McLean Hospital is contingent upon a successful CORI (Criminal Background Check) and clearance from the Occupational Health Department.

Benefits Information

McLean Hospital is pleased to offer a full spectrum of benefits for all staff regularly scheduled to work 16 hours or more per week (benefits are pro-rated for part time staff).

Health/Welfare: McLean offers two medical plans (provided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim), Prescription Drug Coverage, Vision Coverage and two levels of dental coverage.

Time Off: McLean offers a comprehensive time off plan including vacation allowance of 2-4 weeks depending on position, generous sick (TOWP) time and 12 paid holidays per year.

Welfare: McLean offers Long term disability, fully paid life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Long Term Care Insurance.

Retirement: McLean offers two ways to save for retirement: the Massachusetts General Hospital Cash Balance Retirement Plan, a 401(a) employer funded plan and 403(b) retirement plans.

Other: McLean has many other perks and benefits including tuition reimbursement, discounts at local gyms, an Employee Activities committee that offers discounted tickets.

EEO Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, McLean seeks qualified candidates for all posted employment opportunities without regard of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status.