Clinical Research Coordinator II, Clinical Research Network

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) procures, 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, assists in grant preparation, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Will also assist with audits, quality improvement projects, and CRN directed community engagement efforts. 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
• Master’s Degree preferred OR 2-5 years experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5/year)

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic, EMR reports, or community engagement events
• Obtaining informed consent and registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols.
• Reviewing and abstracting the medical records for patients, including review of pathology reports.
• Entering information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems in an accurate manner.
• Reviewing 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
• Maintaining 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
• 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.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

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