Research Coordinator I

Job Summary:
Detail oriented, with ability to multi-task. Multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of research including administrative and clinical procedures. The Research Coordinator I assists primary research coordinators, nurses, managers and providers to care for patients. Performs routine clerical duties.

Education:
Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred: Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program.

Experience:
Required: 1 - 2 years of experience in health care, either in medical office or hospital setting.

Preferred: Phlebotomy training / experience preferred. Medical Terminology.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Certification in Institution Review Board required Course in The Protection of human Research subjects (CITI) course in Protection in Human Research Subjects, Conflict of Interest and Good Clinical Practice; International Air Transportation Association (IATA) certification for shipping dangerous goods and biological substances. If certification is not current at hire date then these must be completed within the first 3 months of employment. Current Driver's License.

Preferred: Additional certifications as required per clinical areas

Department Position Summary:
Perform administrative and clerical duties, manage files and records, design forms, and other office procedures as required.
Assist in Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for all studies.
Maintains up-to-date records on research protocol patients. Assist with Scheduling and prepare patients for research visit.
Collect routine laboratory specimens per study protocol or as directed by provider based on licensure and scope of practice as well as packaging and shipping of labs drawn.
Coordinate with other departments (i.e.: radiology, pathology, surgery, clinical laboratory) for the pick-up of research specimens/scans housed in that area for processing and shipment per study guidelines, under supervision
Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms based on licensure and scope of practice.
Assist with patient examinations based on licensure and scope of practice.
Operate office medical equipment based on licensure and scope of practice.
Assist in maintaining studies, databases (EDC, registries, etc.) and data entry. Resolve queries under supervision.
Maintains all filing for Research Department.
Copies/faxes/mails documents as required.
Assist in preparing for research audits/site visits by gathering necessary charts, images, regulatory binders, and securing a room for the visit as needed.
Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to relate well to people of a broad socioeconomic mix, with sensitivity to the patient.
Ability to work in a typical office setting with some stressful situations, personal flexibility; moderate sitting, stooping, bending, and moderate work at word processing screen required.