Job Summary

Performs selected activities for a research projects including subject recruitment, data entry and data collection activities guided by written protocols. Approaches patients at clinical visits, community events or employee events regarding participation in research studies. May be assigned multiple clinics to cover and will be directed depending on clinic flow and recruitment opportunity. Depending on location assigned, may assist clinic office flow by: registering patients, rooming patients, verifying lab orders and checking out patients in an effective and efficient manner for the department.

Job Duties

• Follow study protocol and procedures to determine subject eligibility, including conducting electronic medical record review.
• May be required to work on more than one study.
• Approaches eligible patients to obtain consent to participate in the research study; this may occur in clinical waiting rooms, patient rooms, or during events.
• Assists with data collection activities including subject recruitment, contact and follow-up.
• Conducts data entry and updates computer files used for project monitoring and data collection.
• Assists in all recruitment activities associated with Precision Health projects at Geisinger.
• Attends regular meetings and provides feedback and suggestions of how to improve flow and uptake of the project within a clinic.
• Perform clinic office staff activities as required by the predetermined and approved research workflow within a clinic.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Customer Service (Required)

Skills

Computer Literacy; Data Entry; Flexibility; Working Independently; Clerical I; Communication; Research Analysis; Research Documents

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.