Clinical Research Coordinator

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

17h • $34 - $55

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will execute comprehensive research activities of a research program in the Division of HIV, Infectious Disease and Global Medicine. The main study within this program will assess the hypertension cascade of 400 people living with HIV (PLWH). Under the general supervision of the Project Director (PD), the CRC will be engaged in most aspects of the research project. This position will interact heavily with potential and enrolled study subjects throughout the duration of the research project, forming relationships and applying standardized and proven problem-solving methods to actively resolve upstream and midstream challenges through all steps of the research process. The duties may include, but will not be limited to: working with the PD in subject recruitment and enrollment, assisting with scheduling research visits, interviewing participants, collecting and managing data, ensuring that all data are collected and entered into databases according to study protocols and procedures, providing coordination and escorting participants during imaging visits where needed, and assisting with monitoring the accurate and timely collection, processing and transport of blood and urine samples - such as preparing paperwork for specimen collection and tracking, distributing specimens, paperwork to proper laboratories. The CRC will also perform other duties as assigned. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $34.32 - $55.19 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments, and outside institutions
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
• Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines: Good Clinical Practice Guidelines Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Protection of Human Research Subjects CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects Equal Employment Opportunity

Nice To Haves

• Research experience in low-income medically underserved populations
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation. This may require reiterating information to participants with impaired cognitive function and patience with multiple reminder calls.
• Excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with multi-disciplinary team members and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Working with the PD in subject recruitment and enrollment
• Assisting with scheduling research visits
• Interviewing participants
• Collecting and managing data
• Ensuring that all data are collected and entered into databases according to study protocols and procedures
• Providing coordination and escorting participants during imaging visits where needed
• Assisting with monitoring the accurate and timely collection, processing and transport of blood and urine samples - such as preparing paperwork for specimen collection and tracking, distributing specimens, paperwork to proper laboratories
• Performing other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED