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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Clinical Research Assistant II - bilingual (Spanish/English) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 1008014 SHIFT:Day (United States of America)
The successful, bilingual (Spanish/English) candidate will join the research team of Dr. Katherine Yun at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Our team comprises health services and informatics researchers focused on health equity. Dr. Yun is a pediatrician who studies access to care for immigrant families. Her work requires fluency in languages in addition to English (e.g., Spanish).
Under moderate supervision, this bilingual (English/Spanish) team member will coordinate clinical research activities within the scope of the Family Bridge Program protocols. The Family Bridge Program is a brief, hospital-based, patient navigator intervention to improve access and quality of care for uninsured or Medicaid-enrolled children, including children in families who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, or Somali. Activities will include delivering the intervention at CHOP and supporting program evaluation. Specifically, the bilingual CRA will recruit participants, complete baseline interviews, and deliver the intervention in Spanish, Vietnamese (with interpreting), Somali (with interpreting), and English. Work will be guided by a bicoastal, bilingual group of community/parent advisors, as well as input from hospital-based stakeholders.
The ideal bilingual (English/Spanish) applicant will have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a strong interest both in research and in working directly with diverse families, experience with professional writing in Spanish, and a deep understanding of challenges navigating access to pediatric care and social services for children in immigrant, uninsured, and/or publicly insured families.
A Brief Overview Provide technical and clinical support as a Clinical Research Assistant at CHOP. Under the supervision of the study team, you'll coordinate details of the human research subject and document concerning protocols.
CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Responsibilities
Assist in participant scheduling, history intake, and follow-up care.
Collect, enter, and manage data.
Adhere to IRB-approved protocols, laboratory procedures, and institutional, federal, state, and sponsor policies.
Complete administrative duties, including filing, organizing, ordering supplies, and scheduling meetings.
Participate in the informed consent process for study subjects.
Document and report adverse events.
Maintain study source documents, submit IRB reports, and complete case report forms.
Education
Required: Associate degree
Preferred: Bachelor's degree
Experience
Required: At least two (2) years relevant clinical research experience
Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of IRB and human subject protection
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.