Research Assistant

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute. The role assists with clinical trial testing and research projects, including sample collection, specimen processing, patient interaction, scheduling, registration, and accurate documentation in accordance with applicable protocols and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists senior team members in conducting research projects and collecting samples
• Performs sample collections with limited guidance of senior team members
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders applicable to regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing
• Adheres to established safety guidelines inclusive of the use of appropriate equipment and practices
• Obtains the required specimens, labels and transports specimens to specified area
• Prepares specimens for processing and completes paperwork associated with the test ordered
• Greeting patients and/or their representatives and providing direction as needed
• Scheduling or pre-scheduling patient appointments, if applicable
• Interviewing the patient and/or their representative for necessary information and completing the registration process as defined by policy
• Ensures the accuracy of all data collected while meeting the regulatory requirements as outlined by department policy
• Exhibits effective communications skills when dealing with patients, physicians, hospital personnel
• Flexibility and transportation to multiple Patient Service Centers or other affiliated centers required

Preferred

• Associates degree in related field preferred for clinical-based duties
• Medical Assistant Certification for clinical-based duties
• Phlebotomy Certificate for clinical-based duties
• Phlebotomy training or willing to become trained
• Associate Degree (Related Field)
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• Phlebotomy Training
• Willingness to Learn

Company

• Integrated health services organization serving Western New York
• Rochester, New York, USA
• https://www.rochesterregional.org/
• Founded in 1847
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• Ability to follow training protocols as established within RGHRI
• Minimum 1 year experience in related field
• Computer skills
• Associates degree in related field preferred for clinical-based duties
• Medical Assistant Certification for clinical-based duties
• Phlebotomy Certificate for clinical-based duties
• Phlebotomy training or willing to become trained

Required skills

• Medical Assistant Certification, Phlebotomy

Preferred skills

• $15.6M, 2024-02-27, 2025-12-12, 2026-04-20, 2026-08-23, 2026-09-03, 2026-09-09, 3.2, CEO Rochester Regional Health, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Glassdoor, Grant, Grant· $0.6M, Grant· $15M, Key Investors, Late Stage, Leadership Team, Medical Assistant Certification for clinical-based duties, Melissa Gardner, Mother Cabrini, New York State Department of Health, Phlebotomy Certificate for clinical-based duties, Phlebotomy training or willing to become trained, RRH invests $2M to boost specialized cardiac care, Recent News, Richard Davis, Rochester Business Journal, Rochester, New York, USA, Total Funding, https://www.rochesterregional.org

Experience

• 1+ years