Job Opportunity: Rheumatology Research Assistant

Rheumatology Research Assistant
Hospital For Special Surgery

Job Start Date: January-June 2012
Location: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City

We are looking for two research assistants to work with us on studies of arthritis. The successful applicant must be available for at least a full 12 months.

Specific Duties:
-send out letters to patients inviting them to participate in studies
-administer questionnaires to patients in person, by mail and by phone
-act as a resource for patients regarding study consent forms
-act as a liaison between physicians and study participants
-coordinate patient visits with physician schedules
-be a contact person for patients to call regarding questions regarding study protocol
-call patients between visits to ensure compliance and answer any questions
-setting up electronic databases and creating electronic data collection forms
-data entry into an electronic database
-organize and maintain paperwork related to the study

Necessary Skills:
-computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, data entry
-good telephone and interpersonal skills
-detail oriented and organized

The successful applicant for the position of Rheumatology Research Assistant will be an organized individual who is able to perform a variety of different tasks essential to the conduct of a clinical study. He or she will be flexible, as the job description may evolve as studies progress. The research assistant will have access to the medical records of patients, and should appreciate this privilege, and maintain strict confidentiality with all patient medical data. The research assistant will also have good interpersonal skills, as he or she will be interfacing directly with patients on a routine basis.

The applicant must be available on site at the hospital during patient visits.

Applicants must provide the following to be considered:
formal cover letter
current resume
copies of unofficial academic transcripts for all universities attended
3 professional references (contact information only – no letters are required)

For further questions, please contact:

Mr. Jason Guardado
Office Manager for
Lisa A. Mandl MD MPH
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Phone: 212-774-2555
Fax: 212-774-7895
Email:GuardadoJ@HSS.EDU