Albany, NY- Clinical Research Coordinator

About the role

This part-time Clinical Research Coordinator role supports a cardiology clinical trial by coordinating participant recruitment, managing study-related documentation, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and ethical standards. The position involves 16 hours per week and focuses on chart review, pre-screening potential participants, and scheduling patient appointments within a fast-paced clinical research environment. It is based in Albany, NY.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed chart reviews to identify patients who meet cardiology study eligibility criteria.
• Pre-screen potential participants using established study protocols and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments for study visits and related procedures.
• Support patient recruitment activities for cardiology clinical trials, including outreach and follow-up communication.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) systems to review patient information and document study-related activities.
• Ensure all pre-screening and recruitment processes align with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organized study records and documentation for ongoing and new clinical trials.
• Collaborate with clinical research teams to support smooth study operations and timely enrollment.
• Monitor participant status and update relevant study databases and tracking tools as needed.
• Apply strong attention to detail in all aspects of chart review, documentation, and scheduling.

Skills

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical research studies.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive chart reviews for clinical research purposes.
• Experience pre-screening patients for clinical trials based on study protocols.
• Knowledge and practical application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Training in HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple study-related tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail in documentation, data review, and scheduling.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients and clinical research teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting cardiology clinical trials or studies.
• Familiarity with clinical trial recruitment strategies and best practices.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary research staff.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
• Strong time management skills to balance chart review, pre-screening, and appointment scheduling within limited weekly hours.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Schedule

This role operates during normal business hours, totaling approximately 16 hours per week.