Research Coordinator I

Job Summary

Detail-oriented individual with the ability to multitask. A multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of research, including administrative and clinical procedures. Assists primary research coordinators, nurses, managers, and providers to care for patients. Performs routine clerical duties.

About the Role

Position requires performing administrative and clerical duties, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures as required. Assists in Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for all studies. Maintains up-to-date records on research protocol patients. Assists with scheduling and prepares patients for research visits. Collects routine laboratory specimens per study protocol or as directed by provider based on licensure and scope of practice as well as packaging and shipping of labs drawn. Coordinates with other departments for the pick-up of research specimens/scans housed in that area for processing and shipment per study guidelines, under supervision. Observes and reports patients' signs or symptoms based on licensure and scope of practice. Assists with patient examinations based on licensure and scope of practice. Operates office medical equipment based on licensure and scope of practice. Assists in maintaining studies, databases (EDC, registries, etc.) and data entry. Resolves queries under supervision. Maintains all filing for Research Department. Copies/faxes/mails documents as required. Assists in preparing for research audits/site visits by gathering necessary charts, images, regulatory binders, and securing a room for the visit as needed. Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to relate well to people of a broad socioeconomic mix, with sensitivity to the patient. Ability to work in a typical office setting with some stressful situations, personal flexibility; moderate sitting, stooping, bending, and moderate work at word processing screen required.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical duties, manage files and records, design forms, and other office procedures as required.
• Aid in Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for all studies.
• Maintain up-to-date records on research protocol patients.
• Assist with scheduling and prepare patients for research visits.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens per study protocol or as directed by provider based on licensure and scope of practice as well as packaging and shipping of labs drawn.
• Coordinate with other departments for the pick-up of research specimens/scans housed in that area for processing and shipment per study guidelines, under supervision.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms based on licensure and scope of practice.
• Assist with patient examinations based on licensure and scope of practice.
• Operate office medical equipment based on licensure and scope of practice.
• Assist in maintaining studies, databases (EDC, registries, etc.) and data entry.
• Resolve queries under supervision.
• Maintain all filing for Research Department.
• Copies/faxes/mails documents as required.
• Assist in preparing for research audits/site visits by gathering necessary charts, images, regulatory binders, and securing a room for the visit as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program.
• Experience: 6 months - 1 year of experience in health care. Phlebotomy training / experience preferred. Medical Terminology.

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Certification in Institution Review Board required. Course in The Protection of human Research subjects (CITI) course in Protection in Human Research Subjects, Conflict of Interest and Good Clinical Practice; International Air Transportation Association (IATA) certification for shipping dangerous goods and biological substances. If certification is not current at hire date then these must be completed within the first 3 months of employment.
• Driver's License: Current Driver's License.
• Additional Certifications: Additional certifications as required per clinical areas Department.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to relate well to people of a broad socioeconomic mix, with sensitivity to the patient.
• Ability to work in a typical office setting with some stressful situations, personal flexibility; moderate sitting, stooping, bending, and moderate work at word processing screen required.

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