Senior Research Assistant

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Job Summary
The Research Assistant Sr (RA) will be an essential team member in active clinical research and/or quality improvement work being conducted at Denver Health (DHHA). Under general supervision, the RA assists with various research-related activities on projects that focus on a variety of health- and healthcare services topics. The RA may be required to simultaneously support multiple projects at different locations, such as the DHHA main campus, community clinics, and urgent outpatient settings. General responsibilities include subject-related activities, study records' maintenance, confidentiality, regulatory adherence, data collection, and administrative support. Mentors and train newer Research Assistants.
Essential Functions:

• Performs subject-related activities, such as screening and consenting for recruitment, conducting chart reviews, conducting patient interviews, collecting samples, patient navigation, and tracking outcomes. Able to train new staff on study-related responsibilities. (25%)
• Creates and maintains clear, concise, and organized study records. (20%)
• Exercises confidentiality regarding patient and other sensitive information. (10%)
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and ethical guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. (10%)
• Performs data collection and entry, and intervention fidelity. (10%)
• Performs literature reviews, which may include literature searches, organizing results and summarizing findings. Assists in research publications by contributing to the writing of various sections and analyzing data. (10%)
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with research subjects, teams, collaborators, and colleagues. (5%)
• Assists with improving team processes and brings them to leadership’s attention, aligning with DHHA’s Lean management principles. (5%)
• Completes training requirements for COMIRB and CITI. (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED High School degree or GED preferred. Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Clinical research experience
• Spanish speaking preferred

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with investigators, staff, and study subjects.
• Must be comfortable working with diverse populations.
• Sound organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible and punctual individual.
• Knowledge of protocol adherence and general research practices.
• Knowledge of research methods and rules of patient confidentiality.
• Experience with study subject interviews and qualitative research methods.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong desire for team improvement and growth
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, and values best possible customer service and patient care

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Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.