Clinical Research Specialist

Community Health Network•Royal Oak, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Community Health Network's clinical research department as a Clinical Research Specialist. This role is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies and plans for enrolling clinical trials. Key duties include identifying and screening patients, facilitating trial evaluations through feasibility reviews and data abstraction, and maintaining knowledge of assigned protocols. The specialist will support coordinators and investigators in patient identification, screening, interviewing, and consenting, as well as data entry and source documentation. Additional responsibilities include assisting with administrative activities, specimen collection and shipping, participating in audits and meetings, and performing other assigned duties. A strong emphasis is placed on respectful and cooperative interactions with all individuals, maintaining courteous, complete, and confidential communication.

Requirements

2 year / Associate Degree (Required)
Minimum of 2 years in a related field of healthcare (Required)

Nice To Haves

4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Previous experience in data abstraction is helpful (Preferred)
Certifications/Licensures: (Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA - ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC-ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP-SoCRA)) within three (3) years from hire

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of recruitment strategies and plans for enrolling clinical trials.
Execution of all aspects of the recruitment plan including identifying and screening patients.
Facilitates evaluation of clinical trials through feasibility reviews and data abstraction.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of assigned protocols.
Supports the coordinators and investigators in identifying, screening, interviewing, and consenting eligible patients for the clinical trial and completing the associated data entry and source documentation in accordance with protocol guidelines, GCP, ICH, local, state and federal standards.
Assists with administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of the clinical trials and support of the department as needed and as trained.
Collects, processes and ships specimens per protocol and regulations as needed and as trained.
Participates in monitor and regulatory audits and routine department meetings as needed.
Performs other tasks, duties, or responsibilities as assigned or needed for the effective, safe, or efficient functioning/operation of the department.
Demonstrates respect for and cooperation with all persons in performing job duties and responsibilities; maintains courteous, complete and confidential communication with all patients, visitors, and other guest.