Clinical Protocol Coordinator (Physician Assistant)

System One Holdings • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

The Clinical Protocol Coordinator position at GAP Solutions Inc. involves providing comprehensive clinical research care to patients enrolled in research protocols related to inborn errors of immunity and other disorders. This full-time, onsite role requires a credentialed physician assistant to support the Clinical Support Unit of the Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication within a multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Master of Science in public health or health sciences is required.
• Graduate from a physician assistant educational program accredited by the ARC-PA or its predecessors.
• Successfully completed the NCCPA examination and maintained status as a certified physician assistant.
• Compliance with applicable licensure/certification requirements, healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintaining clinical competence as a physician assistant.
• Eligibility to be credentialed in the NIH Clinical Center.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Physician Assistant with 0-3+ years of experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment to provide comprehensive clinical research care to patients and clinical research volunteers.
• Perform clinical assessment of patients and clinical research volunteers as dictated by the protocol and/or the volunteer's clinical condition.
• Monitor results, recognize abnormal outcomes/problematic trends, and communicate findings to the principal investigator and study team members as appropriate.
• Provide protocol-driven and clinically indicated medical interventions.
• Perform protocol-driven and clinically indicated procedures.
• Facilitate care continuity across healthcare settings (NIH Clinical Center and outside hospitals/providers).
• Accurately and timely document patient care and research activities in the appropriate charting systems.
• Provide counseling, education, and instruction to patients and their families regarding their diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Assist with protocol development and lifecycle.
• Coordinate with outside referring providers to facilitate the screening and enrollment process.
• Obtain consent for clinical trial enrollment.
• Assist with data collection and management.
• Assist in preparing and filing regulatory documents related to clinical protocols.
• Assist with sample procurement and processing.
• Participate in clinical rounds and protocol meetings.
• Work on-site during regular clinic hours, excluding Federal holidays, with ad hoc telework available on non-clinic days.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Master's degree