Clinical Research Coordinator I - Float, Pediatrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

10h

About The Position

Works under the direction of an Investigator(s) with general supervision, to coordinate research projects. This position primarily performs patient/participant coordination, however, may conduct data management in smaller departments on as needed basis. Collects and ensures quality control of clinical or basic research data in support of multiple and/or complex research studies.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I Float will provide Coverage Support (Pl-Funded): Subject scheduling and visit coordination. Data entry and query resolution. Sponsor communication and monitoring visit coordination. Protocol adherence and documentation maintenance. Regulatory Start-Up Support (Start-Up Funded): IRB submissions and amendments. Regulatory document preparation and maintenance (e.g., delegation logs, training documentation). Contract and budget start-up coordination support (in collaboration with research administration). Facilitation of study activation workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in medical or science related field
• 1 year of clinical research experience
• May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

Nice To Haves

• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• (CPRAED) CPR AED Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
• ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and clinical teams
• Compassionate, professional demeanor when working with children and caregivers in stressful or acute settings
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive working relationships with multidisciplinary staff
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Dependability and flexibility, including willingness to work evenings/weekends as study needs require
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills when screening participants or addressing study-related issues
• Comfort working in an emergency department environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Prior experience in clinical research or healthcare setting (e.g., research assistant, scribe, MA, CNA, EMT, volunteer experience)
• Experience working with pediatric populations
• Experience collecting data in clinical settings or using electronic data capture systems (e.g., REDCap)
• Familiarity with IRB processes, consenting, or human subjects protections
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or completion of CITI training (or willingness to complete upon hire)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook; comfort navigating databases
• Experience with participant recruitment, screening, or retention activities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Assisting with informed consent or assent processes
• Data entry and data quality review
• Chart review or medical record abstraction
• Participant scheduling and communication
• Assisting research coordinators with study visits and logistics
• Maintaining study files and documentation

Responsibilities

• Directly interacts with clinical research participants, as required, for the research study. Interacts via telephone, telehealth or in-person.
• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial including maintaining and developing regulatory information to comply with industry standards, University policies, FDA requirements or other hospital policies
• Coordinate and schedule study procedures as per protocol. Approved study protocols which have order sets built may be pended by the non-licensed coordinator with oversight by PI.
• When outside of protocol, presents evidence and provides options (within scope of protocol) to PI.
• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines. May also assist with the consent process
• Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study which may also include developing CRF's or data collection tools
• Assist in developing and implementing research studies to include writing clinical research protocols.
• Conduct study procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of work
• Requires familiarity with research budgets to assist with or develop study budgets. May perform research billing activities, as needed, based on size of department (including linking patient calendars).
• May review and abstract information from medical records for verification of eligibility for trials, as needed based on size of department.
• Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.
• Review research study protocols to ensure feasibility
• Assist in developing website or other social media for marketing/recruiting of clinical research study
• Develop proficiency in the clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and other required data entry systems
• Maintain subject level documentation
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level