Research and Quality Assistant

Research and Quality Assistant

Location: Remote
Organization: Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA)
Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Expected Hours: 40 hours per week
Travel: Occasional (1–3 times per year)
Reports To: Chief Quality & Research Officer

ABOUT CVAUSA Cardiovascular disease is the single largest contributor to premature death and disability worldwide. At CVAUSA, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality cardiovascular care and advancing scientific discovery through clinical research, including randomized trials, observational studies, and health outcomes research. As we expand our clinical programs and national cardiovascular research network, we seek passionate professionals committed to improving cardiovascular care quality and advancing innovative therapies that reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA) is the nation's largest network of community-based cardiology practices. Through Cardiovascular Research Solutions, LLC, CVAUSA supports and accelerates cardiovascular clinical research across its national footprint by partnering with practices, sponsors, and CROs to bring innovative therapies to patients while advancing evidence-based cardiovascular care. POSITION SUMMARY The Research and Quality Assistant is responsible for supporting core research and quality activities, including chart abstraction; validation of clinical data from electronic health records (EHRs) and other medical records to support cardiovascular clinical research studies, quality improvement initiatives, outcomes research, registry participation, and performance measurement programs; preparation of literature reviews; development of research and quality improvement projects; and preparation of abstracts and manuscripts.

Key Responsibilities Research Responsibilities include

•  Abstract clinical data from electronic health records (EHRs), including imaging reports, physician documentation, laboratory results, procedure reports, and other clinical documentation for clinical research studies.
• Abstract clinical endpoints and outcome measures according to protocol requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators, research coordinators, project managers, and analysts to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and integrity.
•  Conduct source data verification and quality assurance reviews.
•  Perform data validation checks and participate in data quality and completeness audits.
•  Identify missing, inconsistent, or conflicting clinical information
• Resolve discrepancies through comprehensive review of source documentation.
•  Maintain detailed documentation supporting abstraction decisions.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Support development of research protocols, abstracts, and manuscripts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Quality Responsibilities

• Abstract clinical data for quality improvement initiatives focused on cardiovascular care delivery, imaging utilization, patient outcomes, and guideline adherence.
•  Assist with data collection for accreditation, benchmarking, registry participation, and performance improvement initiatives.
•  Support internal quality programs and external reporting requirements.
•  Maintain compliance with HIPAA, institutional privacy policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
•  Support development and execution of new quality improvement projects.

Qualifications Required

•  Bachelor's degree.
• Three or more years of experience doing chart abstraction and literature reviews to support research and/or quality improvement work in clinical medicine.
• Proficiency with EHR systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data management skills.
• Experience with REDCap, clinical trial databases, registry platforms, or quality reporting systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or other clinical background.
• Experience reviewing cardiovascular patient records.
• Experience working in cardiology, cardiovascular imaging, or cardiovascular research environments.

Key Attributes
 • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excels in a remote work environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.