Research Coordinator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Research staff by organizing files, projects, information and data.
• Collect, process, and assist in the compilation and verification of research data, samples, and/or specimens (following strict protocol and detailed instructions).
• Enter data from forms and documents into databases and other documents.
• Affiliate with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol.
• Become familiar with Research SOPs and study protocols.
• Ensure patient’s referring physician receives notification of patient’s participation in studies as requested by the patient.
• Collect, process, and ship blood/urine/stool specimens at patient visits.
• Complete and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, and review them against the patient’s medical record for completeness and accuracy.
• Submit patient stipends/reimbursement requests at the conclusion of study visits.
• Maintain temperature logs.
• Order and distribute dry ice as needed.
• Periodically check expiration dates on clinical supplies and re-order as needed.
• Affiliate with preparation of source documents.
• Affiliate with subject recruitment by performing chart reviews, cold calling, etc.
• Schedule patient visits.
• Process Lab specimens.
• Affiliate with vital signs.
• Perform Fibroscans once trained.
• Provide phlebotomy.
• Provide general office support to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, staff and patients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software preferred, knowledge of EMR systems required.
• Able to function effectively in a team setting.
• Must have critical thinking skills.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• Able to demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• Completion of Good Clinical Practice and IATA training required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as necessary.
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn is a must.

Requirements

• Completion of bachelor’s degree (in lieu of degree four years of relevant clinical research experience may be accepted).
• Minimum two years of experience in a related healthcare position.
• Previous experience with clinical trials a must.