Clinical Research Coordinator A

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania•Woodworth, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator A will provide research support across several grant and clinically-funded projects. The first is an innovative research project aimed at developing and testing a shared decision-making tool to support providers to guide patients with misophonia to make evidence-informed treatment decisions in a pilot randomized trial. The coordinator will dedicate approximately 25% of their time to this study, including coordinating and supporting the development of study materials, recruiting and consenting participants, collecting and entering quantitative and qualitative data, creating and maintaining databases, and preparing and submitting IRB documents. The remainder of the coordinators’ time will be dedicated to supporting ongoing clinical operations within a community mental health pediatric anxiety treatment program (the Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Center at Hall Mercer; PATCH Program) as well as coordinating foundation-funded program expansion related to selective mutism programming and quality improvement efforts. This position will also assist with maintaining and nurturing positive working relationships with research collaborators, study participants, and families seeking mental health services for anxiety and related disorders.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related health field with 1-2 years’ experience.
Outstanding organizational skills are essential.
Exquisite attention to detail; the ability to manage multiple responsibilities including daily tasks and planning for longer-term projects; outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, particularly given the community partnered and patient-facing aspect of this work; and the ability to work both autonomously and within a team are all essential for this position.
Individual must be comfortable communicating with diverse audiences.
This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in community mental health centers, interacting with children and families, and/or experience in implementation science are desired.
Previous experience in a research environment is preferred.
Proficiency in computer programs including Microsoft Office suite, databases (SPSS), and online survey software (REDCap) is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and supporting the development of study materials
Recruiting and consenting participants
Collecting and entering quantitative and qualitative data
Creating and maintaining databases
Preparing and submitting IRB documents
Supporting ongoing clinical operations within a community mental health pediatric anxiety treatment program (the Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Center at Hall Mercer; PATCH Program)
Coordinating foundation-funded program expansion related to selective mutism programming and quality improvement efforts
Assisting with maintaining and nurturing positive working relationships with research collaborators, study participants, and families seeking mental health services for anxiety and related disorders.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
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Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.