Research Coordinator

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin•Wausau, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Coordinator supports the Director of Clinical Research and Physicians in the design, implementation, and analysis of ophthalmic clinical research studies. This position assists in developing research protocols, conducting data collection and analysis, and interpreting results. They serve as a patient counselor to ensure clear and consistent information is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred, or relative experience of more than 3 years
Highly developed verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families and external individuals, groups and agencies
Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake new responsibilities as assigned
Ability to stay calm in high pressure situations
Ability to solve problems of a complex nature and is resourceful in finding answers to questions
High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality
Demonstrates the ability to analyze financial and operating information to make decisions
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
The ability to show initiative, work autonomously and stay organized and on task

Responsibilities

Participates in department strategy to provide clinical research data needed to support clinical trial activities
Assists scheduling participant appointments and serves as patient liaison between the Director and other participating Physicians
Evaluates and analyzes clinical data
Reviews and comprehends assigned tasks: study proceedings, timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria
Collaborate with leaders to identify issues or barriers related to the research program
Develop, coordinate and implement research strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols
Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information by following confidentiality guidelines
Responds to data clarification requests timely
Communicates clearly and openly with potential study patients
Ensures that all materials for each clinical trial are available for subject enrollment and provided to each patient
Promotes ethical conduct by reporting good faith suspicions of misconduct in research to the Director
Demonstrates excellent organization, decision-making, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
Build and maintain excellent working relationships with clinical site staff, key leaders and colleagues
Conduct all patient meetings with compassion, empathy and thoroughness
Other duties as assigned