Clinical Research Coordinator

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. Job Summary: Specialized research professional working with and under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI) who is primarily responsible for overall design and conduct of research. Supports, facilitates, and coordinates daily clinical research activities and plays a critical role in conducting the study and associated regulatory compliance. Works with PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on administering compliance, financial, personnel, and other related aspects of the clinical study. Reports directly to Director/Clinical Research/OI and indirectly (“dotted line”) to PI (who oversees incumbent’s day-to-day activities) and department service line administrator (SLA).

Requirements

Associate degree in allied health, health information management (HIM), nursing, public health, or equivalent
One (1) year of relevant job-related experience
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) credential from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) within three (3) years of employment required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in allied health, HIM, nursing, public health, or equivalent. Education in healthcare and/or research related fields.
Two (2) or more years of clinical research experience.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Understanding of regulations for Protection of Human Subjects, 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 46, and 21 CFR 50.
Understanding of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rules and regulations.
Basic knowledge of data management.
Familiarity with data abstraction.
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven written, presentation, and verbal competencies.
High degree of planning and organizational skills.
Computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
Strong ability to work autonomously.
Strong ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities while demonstrating excellent customer service.
Ability to work well in a team, manage conflict, and resolve problems effectively.
Ability to attend routine study-specific research meetings and monthly research coordinator meetings.
CCRC credential at time of hire preferred.
Human Resources (HR) may substitute the Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) credential from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) for the CCRC credential.
CCRC credential at hire.