Clinical Research Coordinator-Office of Research

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare•Tallahassee, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a specialized research professional role working under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI). The incumbent is primarily responsible for the overall design and conduct of research. The role supports, facilitates, and coordinates daily clinical research activities, playing a critical role in conducting the study and ensuring associated regulatory compliance. The position works with the PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on administering compliance, financial, personnel, and other related aspects of the clinical study. The role reports directly to the Director/Clinical Research/OI and indirectly to the PI 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.
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) credential from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is an acceptable alternative to the CCRC credential.

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.
CCRC credential at time of hire preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports, facilitates, and coordinates daily clinical research activities.
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.
Attends routine study-specific research meetings and monthly research coordinator meetings.