Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
About the Division
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has a long tradition of major contributions in basic research, a new commitment to clinical and outcomes research, a track record of training fellows for academic careers, and a longitudinal commitment to providing care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
About the Role
The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) will support the NIH-funded Diabetes Related to Acute Pancreatitis and Its Mechanisms (DREAM) study - a multi-center NIH-funded prospective observational. It is estimated that 10-20 calls to participants will be scheduled each week. These may include investigator-initiated surveys, registries, biospecimen collection, and industry-sponsored drug or device trials.
Responsibilities include assisting with study coordination, data collection, and administrative tasks while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across multiple therapeutic areas and with various principal investigators, contributing to the growth and development of the division's research program.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
- Prepare, distribute, and process questionnaires.
- Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
- Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
- Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
- Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
- Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
- Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements.
- Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.
Education and Experience
Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General knowledge of medical terminology.
Certificates and Licenses
Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.
Driver's License Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License.
- Ability to drive day or night.
- When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.