Clinical Research Coordinator

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to recruit and enroll subjects for protocols, assess eligibility, and manage informed consent processes.

You will extract data from medical records, enter information into CRF systems, and assist with IRB correspondence while supporting scheduling and patient care activities. This is a per diem role requiring attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-1 year of related work experience required.
• Medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including web-based applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently or with other staff, recruit and enroll subjects onto clinical research projects according to study protocols.
• Check eligibility criteria with medical records and verify information with study team.
• Discuss informed consent with subjects and assist with scheduling and follow-up tests.
• Learn protocol requirements and monitor adherence to protocols by staff and subjects.
• Extract data from records to complete case report forms and enter data into CRF systems.
• Assist with obtaining insurance approval and scheduling tests/admissions for subjects.
• Assist investigator with correspondence with IRB.
• May assist in other areas/clinics as needed for clinical research studies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Clinical Research Coordinator

Boston, MA

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

175 Deaconess Road, Boston, MA 02215

Primary Responsibilities

• 1. Independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff and/or research nurse, recruits and enrolls research subjects onto clinical research projects according to study protocols. May assess research subjects' eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on contracts with physicians and nurses and knowledge of the protocol. (essential)
• 2. Checks all eligibility and ineligibility criteria with the research subjects' medical record. Verifies information with clinical research nurse and/or principal investigator. (essential)
• 3. Discusses informed consent with research subjects. Interacts with research subjects prior to entering the study and throughout the entire treatment. Assists with scheduling appointments and follow up tests. (essential)
• 4. Learns protocol and monitors strict adherence to protocols by physicians, nurses and research subjects. Reviews protocol requirements with physicians, nurses and fellows. Identifies any problems with protocol compliance and notifies principal investigator and/or research nurse. Begins to learn how to independently resolve problems with protocol. (essential)
• 5. Extracts data on protocol subjects from hospital records, outpatient charts and private physician office records in order to complete case report forms required by specific protocols. Enters data into computerized system. (essential)
• 6. Assists clinic staff in obtaining insurance approval for subject protocol participation and scheduling tests and arranging admissions or outpatient visits for subjects. (essential)
• 7. Assists investigator with correspondence with IRB. (essential)
• 8. As needed, may function in areas/clinics performing job duties related to clinical research studies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-1 year of related work experience required.
• Medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.

Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Pay Range

$21.64 – $26.50 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Job Details

• Employment: Per Diem
• Shift: Rotating
• Category: Medical/Clinical Research
• Pay Range: $21.64 - $26.50
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Req ID: JR100728

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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