Clinical Research Coordinator - General Internal Medicine

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support Drs. Joan Neuner and David Feldstein in General Internal Medicine–Health Services. The team studies multiple topics in primary care, with a particular focus on developing and evaluating ways to improve health care delivery. Projects include multisite randomized trials, observational studies, and pilot studies. The coordinator will help examine the implementation and impact of health care delivery innovations, including by connecting with patients and providers. The position is in the School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine. It is listed as full- or part-time at 80%–100%, with some work potentially required onsite at a designated campus location and some work potentially performed remotely. The position is ongoing and has been identified as a position of trust, requiring periodic criminal background checks and prompt self-reporting of reportable arrests, charges, or convictions. The minimum salary is $55,000 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The successful applicant must maintain eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. A bachelor’s degree, preferably in social or biological science, healthcare, or a related field, is preferred.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a biomedical or health research setting.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to complete multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience in a biomedical or health research setting.
Experience with data management and presentation using software such as Excel.
Experience conducting interviews and clinical observations.
Patient or customer service experience.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably focused in social science, biological science, healthcare, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Identify resource needs and develop clinical research documents, including job aids, tools, processes, procedures, and training materials.
Contribute to the development of research protocols.
Schedule logistics, determine workflows, and secure resources for clinical research trials.
Perform quality checks.
Serve as a main point of contact for research participants and provide information about research procedures, expectations, and inquiries.
Ensure participants follow research protocols and alert the Principal Investigator to issues.
Identify work-unit resource needs and manage supply and equipment inventory levels.
Manage research workflow components; collect, prepare, process, and submit participant data and samples to appropriate entities in accordance with research protocols.
Assist with training staff, as needed.
Recruit, screen, select, determine eligibility for, and enroll trial participants.
Collect complex information, perform medical assessments, and answer varied questions under the supervision of a medically licensed professional.
After required training or certification, perform medical assessments such as collecting vital signs, obtaining weight, and performing phlebotomy.
Conduct qualitative interviews.
Manage data and IRB/regulatory documentation.