Clinical Research Coordinator I - Oral Health Research Staff

About the role

The position is a Clinical Research Coordinator I - Oral Health Research Staff (CRCI) for POH and other clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator I - Oral Health Research Staff (CRCI) is an entry level researcher working with the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. David Meltzer, Co-Investigator(s) and other study personnel, to support and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of the clinical study.

Responsibilities

• Supports, facilitates and coordinates daily study activities while working with investigators and other staff.
• Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, the study visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and the risks and benefits of the procedures.
• Plans and coordinates the schedule for study non-clinical visits and activities.
• With guidance from study protocols, investigators, and staff, conducts screening and informed consent for potential study enrollees, administers study questionnaires/surveys with study enrollees, collects intraoral images of study enrollees.
• Protects patients and data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
• Prepares for or participates in quality assurance audits under supervision or following specific protocol procedures.
• Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
• Recruits participants for other clinical research studies.
• Serves as a Dental Assistant (DA1) at the UCM Dental Research Study Clinic and is responsible for chairside assisting to dental providers providing dental care to patients at the University of Chicago Medicine (UCM) Dental Research Study Clinic at its main campus in Hyde Park as well as other study sites, including mobile dental units.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Skills

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing a high level of service and high degree of professionalism.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Absorb large amounts of information quickly.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.