Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Department of Cardiology)
About The Position
The University of Pennsylvania, a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator A/B for the Department of Cardiology at the Perelman School of Medicine. This role is responsible for implementing clinical research activities, assisting with study coordination and recruitment for industry-sponsored studies, and working closely with study physicians, the research director, and other research staff. The coordinator will screen and enroll patients, conduct follow-up assessments, collect data using EDC systems, assess adverse events, and ensure patient and data safety. Responsibilities also include managing samples, proactive communication with the team and PIs, organizing study procedures, scheduling visits within protocol timeframes, and ensuring research orders are correctly entered into the electronic medical record (EPIC/Penn Chart). This position is contingent upon favorable funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in field, biology or other sciences and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required (for CRC A).
- Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required (for CRC B).
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating the conduct of assigned clinical trials performed by the physicians of Penn Cardiology and collaborates with principal investigators to assure research activities are conducted with the currently approved protocol/amendments, according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines applicable federal and state requirements and University policies.
- Identify and recruit study subjects - screen regularly to identify potential patients for specific studies and determine patient eligibility by communicating with physicians, clinical staff, and by reviewing medical data.
- Recruit patients and explain protocol and consent forms. Assure original signed consent forms are maintained in the study binder.
- Creates and maintains research data, regulatory files, subject data and patient tracking databases.
- Assures reported trial data are accurate, complete and verifiable from source documents; collects data on adverse events and reports serious adverse events according to regulatory requirements.
- Organize and coordinate study procedures - schedule study visits within protocol designated time frames; assure research orders and billing information and properly entered into the electronic medical record; ensure protocol dictated patient remuneration.
- Assist in conducting initiation, monitoring and closeout visits with sponsors.
- Provides training and education for patient care staff in all aspects of trial initiation, conduct and closure.
- Serves as primary contact for subjects, sponsors and staff of research related University offices and hospital departments in nursing, pharmacy, billing, medical records related to assign studies.
- Provides oversight of administration of medications, study drugs or study interventions and monitor subject care and status throughout the course of the study.
- Sample processing - process, label, and store human subject blood samples according to study protocol.
- Help manage inventory.
- Assist interventionalists in investigational device trials, device dispensing/accountability.
- Create Smart phrases in EPIC/Penn Chart.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and Special Services
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
