Clinical Research Coordinator I, General Internal Medicine (Gout Study - part-time)
About The Position
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. POSITION SUMMARY : The Treat-to-Target Serum Urate versus Treat-to-Avoid Symptoms in Gout Trial (TRUST trial) will test two different treatment strategies for gout. The position will require approximately 21 hours/week. A 2-year commitment is strongly preferred. The CRC I processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms, performs administrative tasks, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. He/she will also assist with audits and quality control.
Requirements
- CRC I: Entry Level Position
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- AND 0-2 years of experience
- Excellent organization and communications skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
- Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow through.
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
- Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times.
- Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Identifies patients who are potentially eligible to enroll in the study by reviewing their information in patient lists and in the electronic medical record.
- Conducts telephone interviews and performs procedures to screen and enroll study participants including obtaining informed consent.
- Schedules patients for study visits.
- Utilizes study specific data collection and data documentation tools, completes clinical research assessments, and makes study related observations.
- Collects and organize patient data.
- Review data for quality and completeness based on established protocols
- Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems
- May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files.
- Maintains ongoing communications with the research coordinator and PIs for data collection needs.
- Adheres to Good Clinical Procedures (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as well as to protocol requirements to ensure validity of clinical research patient data.
- Other duties including send out mailings, taking inventory/ordering supplies, monitoring and setting up equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
- Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
