Senior Research Assistant- Oakland
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Conducts telephone or in-person interviews with study participants. Recruits and consents study participants. Assists in training new study staff in study protocols and provides instruction to study participants. Uses computer software to provide basic data management and generate reports.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assists in training new study staff in protocols and implementation of study goals/objectives. Provides instruction to participants to teach them how to perform specific study protocols. Prepares computer-generated reports, including statistical tables. Answers participants and providers questions. Screens and recruits participants; obtains consent.
- Schedules examination appointments for study participants. Conducts telephone or in-person interviews with study participants and providers. Reviews questionnaires for completeness and accuracy; checks for inconsistencies; and codes open-ended questions. Assists with all aspects of mailed surveys. Monitors participants progress (e.g., blood pressure, exercise, response to questionnaires, tracking, etc.). Provides basic data management using database software. Maintains all pertinent project records and files. Transcribes data from records to forms.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Secondary Functions:
This is for 1-2 years. Continuation is contingent upon contract/grant funding.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a research/health care environment required
- Bachelors degree may substitute for experience requirement.
- Associates degree OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- N/A
- Experience with computer applications, such as word processing and database software, required.
- Experience in editing/coding questionnaires required.
- Interviewing experience required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; telephone skills required.
- Familiar with medical terminology.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Bachelors degree OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field preferred.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest