Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

12d•$28 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The UCSF Neurohospitalist Division specializes in providing neurologic care to hospitalized adults and investigating acute neurological conditions. Our translational research programs bridge bedside clinical observations with advances in neuroscience and aging biology. We are seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (aCRC) to support two ongoing studies of hospitalized adults. TRACK-DYNAMIC: This is a prospective study of delirium (a type of acute confusion) in older adults with mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Central Nervous System Vasculitis Registry: This is a prospective study of patients with central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis, which is a type of inflammation that affects blood vessels. While the neurologic conditions being studied are distinct, the responsibilities are similar across the two studies. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), and the PI for the CNS Vasculitis Registry, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator and will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of these studies, with direct patient care, and may receive training and development to prepare and advance for journey-level work at the next level within the series. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for study coordination, which will involve the following: - Gather and interpret medical and laboratory data in the electronic health record. - Screen and recruit hospitalized patients meeting study eligibility criteria. - Obtain informed consent from patients and/or surrogate decision-makers. - Track enrollment, schedule follow-up appointments and retain study subjects. - Collect, enter, and clean data, maintaining accurate and complete study records in REDCap and other electronic data capture systems. - Coordinate collection and processing of biospecimens according to study protocols. - Receive training and administer cognitive assessments and delirium screening instruments. - Conduct follow-up assessments to evaluate post-discharge functional and cognitive outcomes. - Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and protocol amendments. - Assist with preparation of reports, tables, and manuscripts. - Communicate with patients, families, clinical and research teams with professionalism and sensitivity. - Perform other duties as assigned. Under full supervision, positions at this level perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies. This may involve industry-sponsored Phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials, government-funded clinical research, and investigator-initiated clinical research. Examples of duties include, coordinate clinical treatment and follow-up care, and help facilitate their continued participation; abstract data from medical records and other sources. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $28.48 - $45.80 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain study procedures to patients and families.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, and healthcare professionals.
Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Must be able to work on-site at UCSF Medical Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, public health, or related field.
Minimum 6 months of experience in clinical research, healthcare, or patient-facing roles (internships, volunteer work, or employment).
Previous experience as a research assistant for clinical research.
Experience obtaining informed consent from research participants.
Familiarity with IRB submission processes and regulatory compliance.
Experience working with older adults or patients with cognitive impairment.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases such as REDCap.

Responsibilities

Gather and interpret medical and laboratory data in the electronic health record.
Screen and recruit hospitalized patients meeting study eligibility criteria.
Obtain informed consent from patients and/or surrogate decision-makers.
Track enrollment, schedule follow-up appointments and retain study subjects.
Collect, enter, and clean data, maintaining accurate and complete study records in REDCap and other electronic data capture systems.
Coordinate collection and processing of biospecimens according to study protocols.
Receive training and administer cognitive assessments and delirium screening instruments.
Conduct follow-up assessments to evaluate post-discharge functional and cognitive outcomes.
Assist with IRB submissions, continuing reviews, and protocol amendments.
Assist with preparation of reports, tables, and manuscripts.
Communicate with patients, families, clinical and research teams with professionalism and sensitivity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Coordinate clinical treatment and follow-up care, and help facilitate their continued participation
Abstract data from medical records and other sources.