Clinical Research Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Screens patients for study enrollment
• Works with other members of the clinical research site team to ensure study execution
• Enters data in EDC and answers queries
• Obtains vital signs and ECGs
• Performs 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
• Requests and tracks medical record requests
• Updates and maintains logs, chart filings
• Maintains and orders study specific supplies
• Schedules subjects for study visits and conducts appointment reminders
• Builds/updates source as needed
• Conducts monitoring visits and resolves issues as needed in a timely manner
• Ensures study related reports and patient results are reviewed by investigator in a timely manner
• Fills out SAE/Deviation reports to Sponsor and IRB as needed
• Documents and reports adverse events
• Reports non-compliance to appropriate staff in a timely manner
• Maintains positive and effective communication with clients and team members
• Practices ALCOAC principles with all documentation
• May assist with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, customers and company information
• Completes all needed activities for study start-up, including completing required training, uploading/printing certificates to file in ISF, etc.
• Prepares and attends site initiation visits (SIV’s) and Investigator Meetings (IMs), as needed
• May set up, train and maintain all technology needed for studies

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• 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, is required
• Proficiency with performing basic clinical procedures such as (blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc.) is highly preferred
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus
• 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
• 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, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered