Research Assistant/Administrative Assistant - Research Department

Troy, MI

$17-19, Contingent on experience

Looking for a full-time research assistant/administrative assistant in our Medical Research Department. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter with excellent time management skills. Must be very detail oriented, ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment. Strong computer skills needed to develop reports and documents/forms. Ability to communicate effectively with Physicians, Clinic employees, patients, and Sponsors.

Job Type: Full-time, M-F

Hours: M-Th " 7 AM – 4:30 PM; F " 8 AM – 12 PM

Responsibilities:

· Answer and direct phone calls

· Greet patients

· Schedule appointments and maintain calendars

· Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, scanning etc.

· Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, reports and other correspondence

· Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

· Preparation of study charts based on template prepared by Study Coordinator

· Check in study drug and maintain logs

· Accurate and timely data entry

· File in both charts and study files

· Develop and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical

· Audit charts

· Communicate effectively with subjects, research team, principal Investigators, ancillary staff, study sponsors and primary care providers.

· Take detailed meeting minutes during staff meetings

· Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers

· Work effectively independently as well as in a team environment.

· Prepare for and participate in audits by sponsors and external regulators.

· Protect subject confidentiality.

· Complete tasks and projects by deadlines set by supervisor & sponsors.

· Perform all other duties as assigned, which may include assisting in other departments within Troy Internal Medicine Research

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum of high school diploma; college degree preferred

· Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel, Outlook or other email system, use of computerized medical tracking systems, internet search capabilities and other applications as appropriate.

· Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work

· Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task