Clinical Trial Research Assistant

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Key Responsibilities

Works with the principal investigator, the clinical trial research supervisor and clinical research coordinator to implement recruitment strategies in accordance with institutional review board

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Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:

This position supports the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center (VHBHIC) research team in various aspects of clinical trial management, including data collection, patient interaction, and administrative tasks, ensuring the successful execution and compliance of the clinical trial protocols.

What you will do:

Works with the principal investigator, the clinical trial research supervisor and clinical research coordinator to implement recruitment strategies in accordance with institutional review board requirements and approvals. This includes assisting in identifying and recruiting eligible study participants through pre-screening and screening procedures, including approved telephone and in person procedures.
Provides administrative support for the VHBHIC team, including assisting with scheduling and coordinating study visits and meetings and addressing correspondence and communications with study participants. Assists with coordinating clinician coverage for study visits. Maintains professional and appropriate correspondence and communications with study participants and team members.
Assists with subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented accurately and timely. Collects and records data accurately according to study protocols, including tracking enrollment status of subjects and documents dropout information such as dropout causes and subject contact efforts.
Performs routine data entry and database management tasks. Assists with the preparation of study-related documentation such as reports and data summaries. Assists with development of study databases and user acceptance testing.
Supports the clinical team in conducting study visits, including administering questionnaires and conducting interviews. Maintains required records of study activity including case report forms, regulatory binders, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.
Assists with compliance and quality assurance, including assistance with internal audits and preparing for and responding to external audits and inspections.
Collects, processes, and documents laboratory specimens in accordance with study protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines.
Participates in training sessions and team meetings as required.
Adheres to all institutional and regulatory guidelines regarding confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Models the principles of a Just Culture.
Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

Prior experience with clinical trial administration, preferred.
Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance.
Preference for applicants fluent in Spanish.

License(s):

Certification(s):

Phlebotomy certification, preferred.

Education:

Enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., Psychology, Nursing, Biomedical Science) or graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in healthcare, life science, or related field, preferred.