Research Coordinator for GI located in NE Portland

The Oregon Clinic • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Research Coordinator in our Gastroenterology East Clinic located in Northeast Portland. This role is crucial in ensuring patients receive the highest value care tailored to their needs by providing patients and stakeholders with a consistent, efficient, and easy experience. You will work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues and physicians, making a valuable impact within the local community and our ecosystem of care. The primary concern of all research department personnel is the protection and care of the patient as a study subject. You will provide professional care, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care rendered to patients under the supervision of the physician. This role also involves working closely with the Clinic Supervisor or Director to evaluate clinical trials, assist in evaluating study protocols for feasibility and budget, establish and maintain relationships with IRBs, obtain and document study-specific requirements, and provide regulatory feedback. Other duties include processing laboratory samples, maintaining supply inventory, arranging equipment maintenance, and updating records as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in clinical research coordination is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel is required.
• Ability to travel to developmental/promotional activities and within the research community.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic.
• Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members.
• A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.
• Current CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS may be required by specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Previous GI or Hepatology research experience is a plus!
• Skill in phlebotomy is preferred.
• Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience is preferred.
• Epic experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Provides professional care; assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care rendered to patients under the supervision of the physician.
• Works closely with the Clinic Supervisor or Director to evaluate clinical trials and ensure that all study-related procedures are completed properly from a clinical and regulatory perspective.
• Assists in the evaluation of study protocols to determine feasibility and budgetary issues, including contract requirements.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with local and central IRBs.
• Obtains study-specific documents and process requirements from the sponsor and ensures all requirements are documented and implemented consistently throughout the trial.
• May provide regulatory feedback and guidance on study documents.
• Processes laboratory samples as directed.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and arranges equipment maintenance.
• Updating records as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid Time Off
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Robust wellness program
• Employee assistance services
• 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
• Employee discounts
• Optional benefits like Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level