The Research Assistant will support the All of Us Research Program by recruiting and enrolling pediatric patients and their families. Responsibilities include data collection, entry into REDCap, and performing follow-up tasks to ensure participant retention.
Requirements overview
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a related field and possess bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. Experience in public health or research projects is required, along with the ability to obtain a Human Subjects Protection Certificate.
Key skills
Research recruitmentInformed consentData entryREDCapData verificationQuality controlParticipant retentionBiospecimen collectionPhysical measurementsBilingual SpanishPublic healthCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsTeamworkCustomer service
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San Ysidro Health is a non-profit organization fully committed to providing the highest quality, most compassionate, easily accessible and affordable health care services for the entire family across San Diego County.
The mission of San Ysidro Health is to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve with access for all. Providing innovative care to over 145,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of program sites including: medical clinics, dental clinics, behavioral health centers, HIV centers, WIC nutrition centers, mobile medical units, school-based health centers, chiropractic care, pediatric developmental clinics, teen clinics, Senior Health Center and Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Centers.
Originally established along the border in 1969, today San Ysidro Health has expanded throughout San Diego County. San Ysidro Health is proud to support the County of San Diego with over 3,000 dedicated staff members who provide culturally proficient and vital health services to communities every day.
Position Summary:
The San Ysidro Health (SYHealth) Research and Health Promotion Department augments the health center’s clinical care with health education, health promotion, and research programs for patients and community members. Under the direct supervision of the All of Us Research Program Supervisor, the Research Assistant will help support day to day functions of the All of Us Research Program with a focus on enrolling pediatric patients and their families. Primary responsibilities include recruitment and enrollment of participants along with data collection and entry.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Edit and submit study protocols and other required research documentation
Engages, recruits, and enrolls study participants according to study protocols
Obtains informed consent for all study participants
Performs data entry using the study data management system (ie; REDCap)
Performs or assists with routine data verification and quality controls to ensure data integrity and consistency
Retains participants into the program by supporting completion of additional program activities through various methods (e.g., in-person, virtual)
Assists in the setup, operation, and maintenance of research equipment and/or instrumentation as specifically instructed
Collects physical measurements and biospecimen according to study protocols
Tracks research participants and performs follow-up tasks according to study protocol
Identifies and implements strategies to increase recruitment, enrollment and retention efforts
Provides assistance in a variety of tasks in support of established recruitment and retention goals
Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator, Program Manager, and Program Supervisor as needed
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
Attends meetings as required and participates in committees as directed
Performs other duties assigned
Job Requirements
Experience Required:
Experience working in the field of public health, research projects, and/or working with community based organizations
Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or similar field
Certifications Required:
Human Subjects Protection Certificate (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)
Verbal and Written Skills Required to Perform the Job:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Provides positive customer service skills; is an active listener and provides support and guidance to others
Technical Knowledge and Skills Required to Perform the Job:
Superb organizational ability and exceptionally analytical
Good organizational skills and ability to remain focused and concentrate with noise around
Ability to handle multiple job task functions simultaneously
Ability to work harmoniously with others as a team member
Equipment Used:
Computers, Software systems, Scanner, Telephones, Copy and Fax machines. Familiarity with excel and database management software (ex: REDCap)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Prolonged, extensive, and considerable standing/sitting/walking/lifting
Manual dexterity and mobility
Always reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, crouching
May be required to work evenings and/or weekends, and provide staffing coverage at any SYHealth facility as needed
Universal Requirements:
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.
About Us San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community. Almost 50 years later, San Ysidro Health now provides innovative care to over 108,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 47 program sites across the county. San Ysidro Health could not serve our patients without the dedication of our passionate and hardworking employees. Apply today and become a part of our mission-driven team! San Ysidro Health has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as employee selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, employee programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.