Clinical Research Coordinator - Emergency Medicine

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen and identify Emergency Department patients with painful conditions who meet eligibility criteria for non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Administer established non-pharmacological therapies, including music therapy and iPad-based mindfulness applications, in accordance with study protocols and departmental guidelines.
• Provide education to patients regarding pain management alternatives to opioids and available supportive resources.
• Identify patients who may be at risk for Opioid Use Disorder and facilitate referrals to the Pain Board, Addiction Medicine services, or other appropriate resources.
• Participate in clinical research activities, including patient recruitment and enrollment, informed consent procedures, data collection, database management, and preparation of study-related reports.
• Maintain accurate and timely research documentation in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Auxiliary with quality improvement initiatives related to pain management and opioid stewardship within the Emergency Department.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor inventory of supplies and equipment required for administration of alternative pain management therapies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, clinic, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), behavioral health, or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage patients experiencing acute pain or psychosocial stressors.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in clinical research coordination or research participant recruitment.
• Experience working in Emergency Medicine, pain management, addiction medicine, behavioral health, or substance use disorder services.
• Knowledge of non-pharmacological pain management strategies and opioid stewardship initiatives.
• Certification or training related to motivational interviewing, behavioral health, addiction counseling, or research coordination (e.g., CCRC) is preferred.