Clinical Research Coordinator I

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $64,350- $75,000

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator I manages clinical trials conducted through the Department of Radiology. This position reports directly to the Asst. Director of Clinical Research Operations and the Vice Chair for Clinical Research.

Subject to business needs, we may support hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.

The Clinical Research Coordinator manages clinical trials (including some regulatory and budget requirements) and assists in the coordination of tests/visits for patients, working with the study team to maximize work efficiency to gather all required data and relevant clinical information.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

GENERAL STUDY MANAGEMENT

• Reviewing research protocols.
• Assisting Principal Investigators in study start up and submitting studies to appropriate offices.
• Maintaining regulatory documentation and administrative files for each protocol
• Under the supervision of the Asst. Director, and Senior CRC, the Coordinator maintains procedures necessary for timely and complete data management, and complies with required supervision tools such as work logs and regular meetings. The coordinator will also comply with necessary regulatory responsibilities as needed.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT

• Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and follow-up care for patients participating in clinical trials in conjunction with other study staff as needed.
• Working with treating physicians and Principal Investigators to confirm that each patient meets eligibility criteria specified for protocols and enrollment into clinical trials.
• Communicating with various departments, physicians, labs, outside hospitals, and all members of the clinical team to ensure accuracy, timely retrieval of data, and confirm the appropriateness and timeliness of tests.
• Collecting follow-up data on patients' post-treatment as required by the protocol and entering information into systems for tracking patient enrollment and follow-up visits. Ensuring information is entered into systems for accounts/payments for sponsored protocols.
• Completes timely research billing review
• Maintains and updates sponsor-related, university and department databases/logs

DATA MANAGEMENT

• Handling data management requirements for each patient enrolled.
• Abstracts, assembles, and organizes clinical research data.

OTHER

• Coordinator performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.

Other Requirements

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  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • One year of related experience or equivalent in education
  • Minimum of one year as a Clinical Research Coordinator I or equivalent
  • Meets or exceeds expectations on annual review (if applicable)
  • Computer Skills: proficiency with MS Word programs and familiarity with PC platforms
  
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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