Clinical Research Coordinator II, Clinical Research Network

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Medical Center’s Clinical Research Network (CRN) provides a centralized community engaged, equity support structure for BMC’s research community. Our mission is to pursue and share world class scientific discovery and innovation through the conduct of community-engaged clinical research that is responsive to cultural and linguistic differences and inclusive of all people. The CRN also provides focused clinical research staffing infrastructure to strategically important and under-resourced trials at BMC. The Clinical Research Network Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) position provides clinical research support for studies managed by Boston Medical Center’s Clinical Research Network (CRN), under the direction of the CRN Manager, and affiliated Principal Investigators. The CRC II will coordinate CRN supported research protocols in the clinic setting within hospital policy and procedures, protocol compliance and regulatory guidelines consistently and independently. The CRC II will coordinate assigned administrative aspects of each assigned study and interact with study subjects, CRN Program Manager, CRN Community Engagement & Recruitment Specialist, study investigators, ancillary departments, and other research and clinical staff. Duties include but are not limited to, assisting with patient recruitment, eligibility screening, consenting, scheduling study visits, administering questionnaires (as applicable), collecting, entering and updating data, maintaining databases and participant documentation, running reports, and performing other administrative and research tasks in support of the clinical study. In addition to study management, the CRC II may be asked to support community engagement efforts at local community and hospital-based events. The CRC II maintains contact with sponsors to ensure complete and timely data collection, maintains patient study folders, assists with documenting financial and budgetary needs of CRN studies, and supporting the research team with the preparation of data and other reports.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree Required
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts
Excellent organizational and communication skills
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
BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
2-5 years experience
Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5/year)

Responsibilities

Procures, processes and ships research specimens
Conducts patient recruitment
Administers questionnaires
Abstracts medical records
Maintains patient databases
Enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms
Performs administrative tasks
Assists in grant preparation
Participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports
Assists with audits, quality improvement projects, and CRN directed community engagement efforts
Evaluates and tracks the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic, EMR reports, or community engagement events
Obtains informed consent and registers patients to cohort studies and other protocols
Reviews and abstracts the medical records for patients, including review of pathology reports
Enters information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems in an accurate manner
Reviews data for quality and completeness based on established queries
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 on-going communications with research managers and PIs for data collection needs

Benefits

Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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
Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science
Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
Paid time off
Career advancement opportunities
Resources to support employee and family well-being