Clinical Research Coordinator I

University of Kentucky; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Kentucky is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to work on neurological rehabilitation trials at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital.

Responsibilities include assisting investigators with participant recruitment, ensuring eligibility, coordinating flow through visits, monitoring safety, and collecting data from medical records. Strong organizational skills and BS required; 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1 year of related experience
• Strong data collection and record-keeping skills

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators with identification and recruitment of participants
• Ensure that eligibility requirements of the protocol are met for participants
• Coordinate flow of participants through the clinical study visits
• Monitor participant safety and general well-being
• Obtain, abstract and collate data from patient medical records
• Maintain and submit reports and updated records to required groups
• Learn basics of GCP and SOPs; maintain professional relationships with participants and sponsors

Education

BS

Job description

Job Title

Clinical Research Coordinator I

Requisition Number

RE55557

Department Name

7H951:PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB - RESEARCH DIV

Work Location

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

Grade Level

45

Salary Range

$23.18-38.25/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion (computer), lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 20 lbs, occassionally assisting research participants with support while walking

Shift

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is currently seeking to fill a Clinical Research Coordinator I position to work with clinical trials in neurological rehabilitation.

The primary responsibilities for this position include: assist investigators with identification and recruitment of participants; ensure that eligibility requirements of the protocol have been met for participants; coordinate flow of participant through clinical study or protocol, scheduling visits, monitoring all events related to participant and communicating any pertinent information to investigators and appropriate health professionals; monitor participant safety and general well-being; obtain, abstract and collate data including videos, reports related to studies from patient medical records; maintain and submit all reports, forms and updated records to groups required by study; assist in designing a system for organizing, planning and controlling workflow related to the conduct of clinical studies and protocols; monitor inventory of supplies and samples; transport samples between locations; learn basics of Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) and standard operating procedures ( SOP ); maintain cooperative and professional relationships with all participants, other health professionals and study sponsors and/or monitors; and other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply

09/07/2026

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