Date Posted
Thurs., Dec. 9
Organization
Hospital for Special Surgery, Division of Rheumatology
Position Description
Dr. Lisa Mandl with the Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a clinical research assistant to work on studies involving arthritis and total joint replacements.
Responsibilities Include:
- Administering questionnaires to patients in person, by mail, and by phone
- Acting as a resource for patients regarding study consent forms
- Sending out letters to patients inviting them to participate in studies
- Acting as a liaison between physicians, physician's office staff and study participants
- Coordinating patient visits with physician schedules
- Being a contact person for patients to call regarding questions about study protocols
- Calling patients between visits to ensure compliance and answer any questions
- Setting up electronic databases and creating electronic data collection forms
- Performing data entry
- Organizing and maintaining all paperwork related to the study
- Obtaining tissue samples from the operating room
- Submitting abstracts to academic meetings to disseminate study results
- Helping to create poster and PowerPoint presentations of study results
- Assisting in grant submission
Position Requirements
- Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry
- Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Excellent writing skills
- Must be available on site at the hospital during patient visits
Time Commitment
Full-time. 40 hours per week starting in May or June 2022, with 12-24 month commitment.
Compensation
$42K per year
Apply
To apply, please email a current resume, an unofficial transcript, and a cover letter (addressed to Dr. Mandl) to Robyn Lipschultz.
