Research Coordinator

U. S. Digestive Health • Flourtown, PA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Coordinator provides assistance to the Research Department, including recruitment, managing data, and collecting, processing, and coordinating samples, specimens, and information.

Requirements

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, staff and patients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software preferred, knowledge of EMR systems required
• Able to function effectively in a team setting
• Must have critical thinking skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals
• Able to demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail
• Completion of Good Clinical Practice and IATA training required
• Must be able to work flexible hours as necessary
• Completion of bachelor’s degree (in lieu of degree four years of relevant clinical research experience may be accepted)
• Minimum two years of experience in a related healthcare position
• Previous experience with clinical trials a must
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative
• Willingness to learn is a must

Nice To Haves

• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred
• Experience with pharmaceutical trials preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to Research staff by organizing files, projects, information and data.
• Collect, process, and assist in the compilation and verification of research data, samples, and/or specimens (following strict protocol and detailed instructions)
• Enter data from forms and documents into databases and other documents
• Assist with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol
• Become familiar with Research SOPs and study protocols
• Ensure patient’s referring physician receives notification of patient’s participation in studies as requested by the patient
• Collect, process, and ship blood/urine/stool specimens at patient visits
• Complete and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, and review them against the patient’s medical record for completeness and accuracy
• Submit patient stipends/reimbursement requests at the conclusion of study visits
• Ensure the filing and maintenance of all regulatory documents
• Maintain temperature logs
• Order and distribute dry ice as needed
• Periodically check expiration dates on clinical supplies and re-order as needed
• Assist coordinators with preparation of source documents
• Assist with subject recruitment by performing chart reviews, cold calling, etc.
• Schedule patient visits
• Process Lab specimens
• Assist with vital signs
• Perform Fibroscans once trained
• Phlebotomy
• Provide general office support to keep operations running smoothly
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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