Academic/Faculty/Research Physician Assistant

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Job description

Summary:

Works under direct supervision and assists research coordinators with organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data. Tracks and maintains credentialing documentation for staff and all researchers participating in clinical trials in accordance with IRB regulations. May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.

Essential Functions:

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Performs a variety of research, data base and clerical duties in support of clinical trials to assist investigators in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data.

Organizes and maintains documentation required for clinical trial(s).

Informs Principal Investigator and/or designated individual on any issues concerning patient s response to treatment/medication/ any adverse effects overall to patients.

Assists Principal Investigator with IRB filings and annual reviews.

May assist in the enrollment of human subjects.

Education:

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.

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Experience:

Experience in research or clinical setting preferred.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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