Clinical Research Coordinator

Department: Operations · Location: Accel Research Sites – Decatur, GA

About the role

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine.

Responsibilities

• Screening of patients for study enrollment
• Patient consents
• Patient follow-up visits
• Documenting in source clinic charts
• Entering data in EDC and answering queries
• Obtaining vital signs and ECGs
• Performing basic lab procedures per protocol, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up
• Requesting and tracking medical record requests
• Updating and maintaining logs, chart filings
• Maintaining & ordering study-specific supplies
• Scheduling subjects for study visits and conducting appointment reminders
• Building/updating source as needed
• Conducting monitoring visits and resolving issues as needed in a timely manner
• Ensuring study-related reports and patient results are reviewed by investigator in a timely manner
• Filing SAE/Deviation reports to Sponsor and IRB as needed
• Documenting and reporting adverse events
• Reporting non-compliance to appropriate staff in a timely manner
• Maintaining positive and effective communication with clients and team members
• Practicing ALCOAC principles with all documentation
• Assisting with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed
• Maintaining confidentiality of patients, customers, and company information
• Performing all other duties as requested or assigned
• Completing all needed activities for study start-up, including required training, uploading/printing certificates to file in ISF, etc.
• Preparing for and attending site initiation visits (SIVs) and Investigator Meetings (IMs), as needed
• Setting up, training, and maintaining all technology needed for studies

Requirements

• A Medical Assistant diploma, LPN/LVN, EMT credential OR Associate’s degree AND a minimum of 1 year of clinical research or clinical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with performing basic clinical procedures such as blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc. (highly preferred)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency (a plus)

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities
• Professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and a strong work ethic
• High degree of integrity and dependability
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines

Benefits

Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Supplemental insurances
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match