Clinical Research Coordinator

Saint Francis Health System

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator performs clinical research activities, investigations, and develops and compiles reports based on records, observations, test results and other information received for the purpose of advancing knowledge through clinical trial research in multiple disciplines. This role ensures timely and accurate reporting of adverse events, and helps maintain study budgets, supplies, and regulatory documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in clinical research with a medical or scientific background.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and current healthcare management methodology.
• Ability to use logical and/or scientific thinking to solve problems.
• Ability to follow and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic algebraic and geometric calculations as needed to computer dosage levels of drugs based on lab test results.
• Working knowledge of clinical research practices and protocols.
• Working knowledge of applicable guidelines and laws pursuant to clinical research.
• Ability to work in Word proficiently with working knowledge of Excel and Access or other database program used in the production of reports.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and screens clinical research patients for protocol eligibility.
• Obtains informed consent through patient education; instructs patients regarding study design and purpose, anticipated side effects, patient's responsibilities and rights.
• Serves as a resource to physicians concerning protocol requirements and determines data requirements as delineated by each trial.
• Performs data collection and analysis of test results and records relating to clinical research.
• Collects appropriate data from physician offices and patient charts regarding research studies.
• Serves as liaison for patients, patient families, physicians, and regulatory body representatives for the purpose of providing a single point of contact for information, education and issue resolution.
• Coordinates with physician offices or treatment sites to assure billing compliance and drug accountability.
• Instructs the research data analyst to ensure that protocol parameters and treatment guidelines are correctly applied.
• Prepares new study applications, writes informed consent and submits for Institutional Research Ethics Board (IREB) approval according to applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees