Technical and Paraprofessional at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

This is position is for the Neuromuscular Division in the Department of Neurology. The Temporary Research Support Specialist (RSS) will perform a wide variety of administrative support duties. He/she will manage clinical research projects. Duties include collecting and analyzing data and ensuring their accuracy and integrity, in strict adherence to study protocols. He/she will also work to resolve queries related to the trials. The RSS will participate in specialty clinic and coordinate with clinic staff and providers to evaluate patients who might be candidates for research studies. He/she will report to and regularly update clinical research associate and principal investigator the progress/status of studies.This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support. College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .The Research Support Specialist will perform a wide variety of administrative support duties. This position will participate in a specialty clinic, coordinating with clinic staff and physicians to evaluate patients that might be considered for research studies. Collects, analyzes and performs quality assurance of study data. Monitors overall clinical study to ensure that quality control measures are in compliance with protocol. Actively participates in research study meetings to discuss progress/status of study. Ensures consistent interpretation and adherence to protocols at all stages of trials by ream members. Recommends changes in protocols to improve quality of data gathering or overall study. Assists in the ordering, dispensing and maintenance of supplies and medication for the research study.

Evaluates potential research participants with Principal Investigator; schedules screening evaluations; explains consent process; performs required screening evaluations; randomizes participants into appropriate research study. Coordinates and schedules study visit and follow-ups. Communicates questions, problems, changes to the Senior Clinical Research Associate and/or Principal Investigator.

Data entry for clinical trials, proofing for data entry errors, and preparing patient/participant documents for study visits, which includes development of source documents as needed. Assist with monitoring visits and attend Investigator Meetings as requested by the Assistant Director. Develop materials to communicate projects/trials to potential clients and their families and assist with the promotional materials supplied by the sponsors. Conducts patient visits and testing, including preparation of laboratory shipments and obtaining required information from study subjects during patient visits.

Aids clinical staff in addressing continued patient care (calls to discuss AEs, medication questions, etc) and may be called upon to assist during clinic hours with various providers.

Oversees site inventory of supplies for the division (lab kits, premedication, patient specific supplies, office supplies).

Performs other duties as assigned.