UNIV - Program Coordinator II - Department of Medicine: Division of Cardiology

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) • Charleston, SC

69d • $47,588 - $88,047

About The Position

This individual will be responsible for ensuring adherence to study guidelines, coordinating study visits, ensuring participants meet stringent clinical inclusion guidelines, and providing education to patients and their families. The candidate will be responsible for all regulatory aspects of multiple studies, maintaining study databases, completing study documents, recruiting study patients, communicating with Principal Investigators and sponsors as well as preparing and conducting audits.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant program experience.
• Excellent communication and research skills.
• Strong computer skills (EPIC, Word, Excel, database software, web-based activities, email).
• Knowledge of MUSC IRB policies and procedures.
• Required certifications include CITI certifications in Biomedical Research and Good Clinical Practice, CCRT certification, and shipping hazardous materials.
• Experience coordinating clinical trials that involve drugs, devices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work flexible hours; some weekend and evening work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all assigned research projects. Review, evaluate and report to PI and Research Manager on a monthly basis, as to study status. Perform research activities: subject recruitment, consent, and research visits according to study protocol. Collaborate with all members of the research team in developing and implementing strategies for effective management of research studies.
• Coordinate/perform the reporting and communications with the IRB and the study sponsor as relevant to research protocols, study implementation, adverse events, ongoing study updates, and other activities necessary for exceptional performance from study activation to closeout. Assist PI in completing initial IRB submission and all Amendments, as necessary.
• Independently schedules complex, multi-step study procedures. Coordinates with multiple departments, physicians, and sponsor for research procedures. Participates in feasibility and logistical planning for new and ongoing studies.
• Independently manage study-specific data and identify data discrepancies.
• Serves as mentor/preceptor for new hires within Cardiology Clinical Trials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: Bachelor's degree