UNIV - Program Coordinator II - Department of Medicine: Division of Pulmonary

Medical University of South Carolina•Florence, AL

1d•$52,100 - $88,600•Onsite

About The Position

Program Coordinator to provide technical and administrative support for research studies investigating pulmonary nodule blood tests, multi-cancer early detection blood tests, and to provide support for the Thoracic Oncology Research Group. This position will provide support to Thoracic Oncology Research Group leadership through providing day to day guidance at MUSC Florence. While operating with a substantial amount of autonomy and adapting to a regular changing environment, this position coordinates various tasks related to providing technical and clinical support for additional research studies investigating lung cancer screening, detection, and evaluation. Effective communication, organizational skills, customer service, and diligence is a vastly important requirement as this position collaborates with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally. The employee is expected to carry out the responsibilities of the position by exercising sound professional judgment and initiative while demonstrating a positive and professional image.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant program experience.
Proven track record of detail-orientation and high level of accuracy.
Fluent in using computer data management software, such as Microsoft Office.
Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Professional demeanor.
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

Nice To Haves

Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)

Responsibilities

Act as primary Point of Contact for industry sponsors for research Interventional Pulmonology clinical trials, communicating directly with sponsor regarding progress of trials, barriers to enrollment, and clarifications in regards to data capture for each clinical trial for the Thoracic Oncology Research Groups Florence office.
Subject screening and recruitment, data entry, routine data management tracking, completion of study level visits, and general administrative support for the research team.
Make initial and interval submission to regulatory agencies including Institution Review Boards and Sponsors during study start-up, monitoring visits, and event reporting.
Augment the Program Manager’s duties by provide oversite for the TORG junior staff at RHN sites.
Accompany junior staff when enrolling subjects for research studies, ensuring adherence to the research protocol and the accurate collection of research data, and maintain study inventory of research supplies and specimens.
Data entry, routine data management tracking, patient data management, follow-up tracking and scheduling, and general administrative support for the research team.
Conduct and/or document consent for participants in studies.
May complete follow-up data collection.
Perform data entry, routine and complex data management tracking, and data/informatics support for the research team.
Coordinate the distribution of research materials and will keep accurate records.
Export data for simple analysis and reporting of data and develop and evaluate recruitment strategies for upcoming and on-going studies.
Work with the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care’s finance team to review accounts, evaluate lab financial status, and problem solve any account issues that arise for study activity at MUSC Florence.
Directly interact with site personnel and principal investigators, thereby requiring effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Conduct assessments of study feasibility, patient populations, and start up related activities per study protocol.