Clinical Research Coordinator

ActivMed Practices & Research, LLC.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

401k plan with safe harbor match

Job summary

Alcanza Clinical Research seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to ensure execution of assigned studies in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, and FDA regulations. The CRC will collaborate with site teams to screen patients, obtain consent, schedule visits, and manage data and source documentation.

The role requires basic clinical procedures (BP, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy) and data entry, with emphasis on timely adverse event reporting, confidentiality, and high quality study conduct.

Qualifications

• A Medical Assistant diploma, LPN/LVN, EMT credential OR Associate’s degree AND a minimum of 1 year of clinical research or clinical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Proficiency with performing basic clinical procedures such as (blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screening of patients for study enrollment.
• Patient consents.
• Patient follow-up visits.
• Documenting in source clinic charts.
• Entering data in EDC and answers queries.
• Obtaining vital signs and ECGs.
• May perform basic lab procedures per protocol (blood collection, centrifuge, storage and shipping).
• Updating and maintaining logs and charts.
• Scheduling subjects for study visits and reminders.
• Monitoring visits and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Filing SAE/Deviation reports and reporting adverse events.
• Maintaining confidentiality of patients and company information.

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

LPN/LVN

EMT credential

Associate’s degree

Job description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

works to ensure the execution of assigned studies in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs.

Essential Job Duties

In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team, works to ensure the execution of assigned studies. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Screening of patients for study enrollment;
• Patient consents;
• Patient follow-up visits;
• Documenting in source clinic charts;
• Entering data in EDC and answers queries;
• Obtaining vital signs and ECGs;
• May perform basic lab procedures per protocol, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up;
• Requesting and tracking medical record requests;
• Updating and maintaining logs, chart filings;
• Maintaining & ordering study specific supplies;
• Scheduling subjects for study visits and conducts appointment reminders;
• Building/updating source as needed;
• Conducting monitoring visits and resolves issues as needed in a timely manner;
• Ensuring study related reports and patient results are reviewed by investigator in a timely manner;
• Filing SAE/Deviation reports to Sponsor and IRB as needed;
• Documenting and reporting adverse events;
• Reporting non-compliance to appropriate staff in timely manner;
• Maintaining positive and effective communication with clients and team members;
• Always practicing ALCOAC principles with all documentation;
• May assist with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed;
• Maintaining confidentiality of patients, customers and company information, and;
• Performing all other duties as requested or assigned.
• Complete all needed activities for study start-up, including completing required training, uploading / printing certificates to file in ISF, etc.
• Prepare and attend site initiation visits (SIV’s) and Investigator Meetings (IMs), as needed;
• May set up, train and maintain all technology needed for studies.

Minimum Qualifications

A Medical Assistant diploma, LPN/LVN, EMT credential OR Associate’s degree AND a minimum of 1 year of clinical research or clinical experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Proficiency with performing basic clinical procedures such as (blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc.) is highly preferred. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);
• Performing basic clinical procedures such as blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

Alcanza Clinical Research (“Alcanza”) is a national, collaborative network of clinical research sites, founded on the mission to accelerate the development of new therapies by reducing barriers to clinical research participation for all.

We conduct research on dozens of conditions in several therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease. Our work is important to the patients who participate, the scientists who develop these new therapies, and the entire medical community. Because all approved medications require clinical trials, the impact of your work is exponential, reaching many thousands of future patients and improving their quality of life.

Alcanza is a culturally competent organization. We treat each other with dignity, creating an environment where all individuals feel welcome, heard, and respected for their unique perspectives and aspirations. We put considerable effort into finding exceptional employees who mirror the values most important to us: Inclusive, Impactful, Compassionate, and Determined.

Alcanza Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.