Patient Clinical Support Coordinator-Neurology

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UNM Neurology is known for its cutting-edge research. Our research programs contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in neurology. We have major research funding for stroke, multiple sclerosis, vascular cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. These research programs involve both the clinical and basic sciences. The Neurology Research Team is seeking a Patient Clinical Support Coordinator position for our Multiple Sclerosis research programs. The position requires experience coordinating clinical trials or community-based research studies with diverse populations, including Hispanic and Native American communities. Additionally, ideal candidates need experience with the following ; assisting with IRB submissions, patient recruitment and retention, and data collection and maintenance. The position also requires a firm understanding of good clinical and community practices in conducting research, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various university and community stakeholders. Depending on the study, these stakeholders might include community groups, county or tribal health boards, community health care providers, funding agencies, university researchers, and media representatives. Specific duties will include: · Recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research subjects · Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures · Drawing and processing blood will be required for some studies This position will be located at the Domenici Hall on North Campus where our clinic is an outpatient facility supporting neurosciences research under the UNMHSC Brain and Behavioral Health Institute. The position will be primarily responsible for coordinating research studies in accordance with established study protocols and federal, local, and institutional policies and guidelines for clinical trials and includes research study management and monitoring. This is a term position where the employment contract is renewed on an annual basis with satisfactory performance. Additionally, this is a staff position and does not meet the criteria for J-1 visa category. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Firm understanding of good clinical and community practices in conducting research
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with various university and community stakeholders
Pre-employment medical clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in/knowledge of: Use and understanding of medical terminology
Neurological or behavioral clinical research
Recruiting patients to participate in research studies
Coordinating clinical trials
Preparing applications and other documents for submission to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or direct experience in IRB Administration
Drawing and processing blood (experience and/or training)
Ability to work flex hours, as required by study
Proficiency in Spanish
Data acquisition and analysis using Matlab platform
Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM)
fMRI analysis

Responsibilities

Recruitment, enrollment, and scheduling of research subjects
Developing and maintaining record keeping systems and procedures
Drawing and processing blood will be required for some studies
Coordinating research studies in accordance with established study protocols and federal, local, and institutional policies and guidelines for clinical trials
Research study management and monitoring