Cardiology Clinical Research Coordinator I — Impactful Trials

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I under moderate supervision to support a portfolio of clinical studies. You will assist with IRB submissions, informed consent, eligibility screening, enrollment verification, and entering study data into the CTMS system.

Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory documents, coordinating safety reporting of adverse events, handling biospecimens per FDA and IATA guidelines, overseeing test articles, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree or allied health professional degree preferred.
• 1-2 years relevant clinical research experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Undergraduate/work experiences showing aptitude for research facilitation required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with IRB submissions and regulatory forms; manage regulatory documents; support safety of participants.
• Participate in informed consent process and pre-screen/enroll research participants.
• Maintain study source documents and complete case report forms; real-time documentation.
• Ensure proper collection, processing, and shipment of biospecimens; maintain OSHA and IATA training.
• Receive, store, and track test articles; work with research pharmacist; ensure accountability.
• Identify and report adverse events; provide information for investigators; support follow-up.
• Assist with billing Medicare/Medicaid/third-party payors; follow billing plans for participants.
• Coordinate protocol-related procedures, visits, and follow-up; educate participants and families.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

CTMS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or allied health professional degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I under moderate supervision to support a portfolio of clinical studies. You will assist with IRB submissions, informed consent, eligibility screening, enrollment verification, and entering study data into the CTMS system.

Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory documents, coordinating safety reporting of adverse events, handling biospecimens per FDA and IATA guidelines, overseeing test articles, and ensuring