Research Study Coordinator 1-Medicine General (Internal)

University of Tennessee • Memphis, TN

2d • $22

About The Position

Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Study Coordinator 1 assists with participant recruitment, informed consent, baseline and follow-up data collection, coordination with hospital pharmacy teams, and delivery of health coaching using motivational interviewing techniques. The position involves close interaction with patients, clinical staff, and the research team to ensure fidelity to study protocols, accurate data collection, and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
• One (1) year of clinical research experience; OR Master’s Degree will be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of research ethics, patient confidentiality, and informed consent procedures.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments (e.g., pharmacy, nursing, case management).
• Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with motivational interviewing or other patient engagement strategies preferred.
• Previous recruitment experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potentially eligible patients through daily chart review and coordinates with hospital staff for referrals.
• Approaches, screens, and recruits eligible participants during hospitalization.
• Conducts the informed consent process in accordance with IRB-approved protocols.
• Coordinates with hospital pharmacies to ensure bedside medication delivery at zero copay for participants randomized to the intervention arm.
• Facilitates and monitors home delivery of medications post-discharge in collaboration with hospital couriers and outpatient pharmacy services.
• Conducts 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up visits and/or telephone assessments using standardized questionnaires.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all participant contact and study activities in REDCap.
• Provides individualized health coaching to participants using motivational interviewing techniques focused on medication adherence and chronic disease management.
• Conducts and documents semi-structured qualitative interviews to assess patient experiences with the intervention.
• Performs other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

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