About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Maintain up-to-date records on research protocol patients.
- Assist with scheduling and prepare patients for research visits.
- Collect routine laboratory specimens per study protocol or as directed by provider based on licensure and scope of practice.
- Package and ship labs drawn.
- Coordinate with other departments for the pick-up of research specimens/scans 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.
- Maintain all filing for Research Department.
- Copy/fax/mail 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1 - 2 years of experience in health care, either in medical office or hospital setting.
- 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.
- Current Driver's License.
Nice-to-haves
- Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program.
- Phlebotomy training/experience preferred.
- Medical Terminology.
- Additional certifications as required per clinical areas.
