Clinical Research Coordinator I | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Nephrology

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator handles or assists with the administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of clinical trials. This role will be primarily patient-facing, with a focus on screening, enrollment, and study visit execution rather than regulatory tasks. The role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and three years of administrative support experience.
• Or two years of college in a scientific, health related, or business administration program and one year of admin support or customer service experience.
• Or be a licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) and one year admin support or one year of licensed practical nursing experience.
• Or a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, MD or PhD in a scientific, health related or business administration program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a science-related field.
• Prior experience in clinical research or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with patient screening, enrollment, and study visit conduct.
• Experience working in EMR systems (e.g., Epic).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinic environment.
• Basic understanding of GCP and human subjects research principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintains data pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
• Assists with patient recruitment.
• Attends study meetings.
• Orders and maintains equipment and supplies.
• Reviews medical records and/or conducts screenings for recruitment of study participants, performs interviews and QOL questionnaires.
• Collects study specimen according to protocol which may include phlebotomy, processing, and preparation for shipping.
• Coordinates services, schedules procedures, creates and maintains case packages, and monitors charges.
• Assists with quality assurance and tracks regulatory submissions.
• Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
• Identify and pre-screen patients in clinic for study eligibility.
• Support and conduct the informed consent process.
• Schedule and conduct study visits (vitals, questionnaires, coordinating labs/procedures).
• Ensure accurate data collection and visit completion.
• Maintain communication with participants for follow-up and retention.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
• Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination.
• Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities).
• Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED