Clinical Research Coordinator

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your clinical skills into a role where patient care and medical research come together. Are you experienced in a clinical or patient-facing setting and looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your healthcare career? Logan Health is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our research team in Kalispell. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working directly with patients, is confident with phlebotomy, and is interested in helping patients access new and emerging treatment options through clinical research. You don't necessarily need to come to us with every research certification already in place. We're looking for someone with a strong clinical foundation, excellent patient-care skills, attention to detail, and the ability to grow into the specialized research components of the position. Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare professionals
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail
Computer proficiency and the ability to learn research-specific systems and software
Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Research (HSR) training is preferred at hire and must be successfully completed within 30 days of hire
Clinical Research certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), such as CCRC or CCRA, must be successfully obtained within three years of hire
Required certifications and training must be maintained throughout employment as applicable

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Two years of equivalent research experience
Previous experience in a clinical, medical, or patient-facing environment
Strong phlebotomy skills and experience performing blood draws
Previous experience working directly with patients
Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical documentation, or healthcare workflows
Have worked as a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, CNA, clinical support professional, or in another patient-facing healthcare role
Are comfortable talking with patients about detailed or sensitive medical information
Enjoy developing relationships with patients and helping them navigate complex healthcare processes
Are confident performing blood draws
Have strong attention to detail and enjoy keeping information organized
Want to expand your clinical background into the growing field of clinical research
Enjoy being part of a collaborative team while also being able to work independently

Responsibilities

Work directly with patients who may qualify for clinical research studies and help guide them through the research process
Screen and recruit potential study participants based on established clinical trial criteria
Educate patients and families about clinical studies, treatment alternatives, study requirements, and potential risks and benefits
Perform phlebotomy and blood collection as required for clinical research studies
Coordinate patient visits, testing, laboratory work, and other study-related activities
Build relationships with patients and serve as a consistent point of contact throughout their participation in a study
Collaborate with physicians, investigators, clinical staff, sponsors, and other members of the research team
Collect, document, and maintain accurate clinical research data
Help ensure studies are conducted according to established protocols, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards
Coordinate multiple research studies while maintaining accurate and timely documentation