Job Description
Why work for us?- Balboa Nephrology is the largest kidney care practice in California and participates in a national Medicare program focused on value-based care.
- Through our joint venture with Evergreen Nephrology we are a growing organization with opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- We will help you grow in your leadership experiences while learning the new value-based care world.
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental & vision on the 1st of the month 30 days after hire.
- Employer contribution of up to 10% of annual pay for your 401K.
- Generous paid time off plus 8 paid holidays, a birthday float day off and a mental health day!
- Company paid life insurance.
- Join a fast-growing field - employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
- Voted 3 years in a row as a Top Workplace of San Diego 2020-2023!
Our Values : Patient-centered I Accountability I Respect I Innovation I Data-Driven
Our Mission: to consistently deliver superior care - Balboa Care - to every patient with kidney disease.
About the Position The Research Assistant will provide the Clinical Research Assistant with direct clinical and administrative data management assistance regarding the collection and reporting of delegated trials. With the ability for high level thinking and attention to detail, the Research Assistant will cross-check, create, record, report, and distribute study related information for regular review by the Clinical Research Coordinator.
Administrative Duties (may include, but not limited to):
- Timely EDC, CTMS, and other study related vendor portal data entry.
- Cross-checking for accuracy of all data in online portals or vendors.
- Subject visit tracking and scheduling per protocol.
- CRO and Sponsor related scheduling & correspondence support for the Clinical Research Coordinator.
- Assist in source creation, recording, reporting, and cataloging.
- Aids in maintaining federal and GCP/ICH compliance during the conduct of trials.
Clinical Duties: (may include, but not limited to):
- Perform, record, and report delegated study visit tasks per protocol ie; subject intake, EKG's and trial specific biologic sample collection.
- Collect, process, and ship trial specific biologic samples per protocol.
- Manage and maintain trial related supply inventory.
Pay Range: $21/hour and up, depending on experience
Location: In person
Required Qualifications - A High School diploma and one year of experience, preferably in clinical research, human medicine, end stage disease or an equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge and abilities relevant to the successful conduct of the Research Assistant position.
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation to travel locally between sites.
- Experience with study protocols and a record of successful collection, recording, and reporting of data with written and online databases.
- Exhibits the capacity to work unattended and complete delegated tasks by specified dates.
- Demonstrates experience to independently review data for completeness and quality assurance related to the collection and reporting of clinical data.
- Experience in HIPAA and GCP/ICH including federal and local record management.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in CKD, Dialysis or Renal transplantation.
- Experience working in EDC, CTMS and EMR systems.
- Skilled in lab techniques, processing, and shipping of human biologics.
- Established experience in medical terminology.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Other Considerations - Travel to other sites located within San Diego County may be required
- Background check required
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Supervisory duties - Yes
- Status - Full time
- Work Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop, computer, mouse, and photocopier.
- Physical Demands - While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type and respond. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, open cabinets at various levels, bend, stand, stoop and drive as necessary.
Language Skills While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type and respond in English and understand clinical/medical vocabulary written and spoken.
Vision Requirements Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.
Physical Demands Physical requirements may vary slightly and should be reviewed with your manger. In general, this position requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted; ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching and some sitting; ability to use full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift and move supplies.
Work Environment Job required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate personal protection measures is required for every healthcare provider in these positions. Require to routinely use standard office equipment such as laptop, computer, mouse, and photocopier.
About Balboa United Beginning in 1973, Balboa has grown from two physicians to a comprehensive nephrology team of 52 board certified physicians and 8 advanced practitioners. On January 1, 2018, Balboa Nephrology Medical Group (BNMG) launched Balboa United, a full-service medical practice management services organization. From one small office, BNMG now has 24 clinical offices throughout San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Riverside counties. In addition to office and hospital-based patient care, Balboa physicians manage the dialysis treatments of approximately 4,500 patients at 88 dialysis centers and conduct Nephrology based clinical research at 6 centers throughout Imperial and San Diego counties (California Institute of Renal Research).
*EEO Statement Balboa United is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Our Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion (including religious dress & grooming), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, registered domestic partner status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Balboa United, including managers and co-workers. If you believe you have been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, submit a written complaint to your manager or Human Resources (HR). Your complaint should be specific and should include the names of the individuals involved and the names of any witnesses. If you need assistance with your complaint, or if you prefer to make a complaint in person, contact the Company's Human Resources Department. We will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation and attempt to resolve the situation.
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