Research Coordinator (MA-C or MA-P)

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator supports the clinical research objectives of the organization by coordinating the day‑to‑day conduct of multiple clinical research studies. This role collaborates with physician investigators, patients, sponsor and CRO representatives, and internal research staff to ensure that studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. The Research Coordinator serves as a key operational liaison across stakeholders and is responsible for the coordinated execution of clinical trials from initiation through closeout. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively manage competing priorities across multiple studies while maintaining a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Requirements

AA Degree with 2 years of related experience or a high school graduate with 4 years of related experience.
Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Professional interpersonal, written, and oral communication.
Excellent computer skills.
Active Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health or Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in clinical research.

Responsibilities

Serve as the project manager for multiple clinical trials.
Develop and execute a plan for how each study is to be conducted.
Prepare for the clinical trial before site initiation.
Oversee the enrollment of qualified subjects into the study.
Maintain direct & immediate patient contact throughout the length of the study.
Follow the visits and procedures outlined in the study protocol.
Provide accurate investigational product accountability.
Acquire (perform blood draws), process, and ship biological specimens.
Handle resolution of queries related to study data.
Complete the study close-out visit.
Archive the study data per sponsor and FDA guidelines.
Function as a liaison to the sponsor during monitoring visits and audits.
Track financial accruals for assigned studies by recording patient visits and expense reports.
Keep current on required training and certifications, including, but not limited to GCP & IATA.
Travel to investigator meetings and other sponsor-related meetings as required.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.