Clinical Research Coordinator – Neurology – Buss Lab

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Leahy Health, seeks a clinical research coordinator to screen and enroll subjects in clinical studies, coordinate with nurses and physicians, and ensure protocol adherence. The role involves data extraction, insurance coordination, IRB communications, and support across clinics.

Bachelor's degree required; 0-1 year experience preferred; strong medical terminology and Office skills essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Recruit and enrolls research subjects according to study protocols.
Check eligibility criteria against medical records.
Discuss informed consent with subjects and schedule visits.
Learn protocol and monitor adherence by staff and subjects.
Extract data from records and enter into the database.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data extraction

Microsoft Office

Clinical recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Responsible for screening research subjects for participation in clinical research projects, enrolling research subjects onto these studies, monitoring protocol implementation, completing required forms and reporting results. Works closely with other clinical research staff.

Job Description:

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.

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: $19.23 – $28.37 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, geographyof 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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job details

Employment: Full-time
Hours/Week: 40
Shift: Day
Category: Medical/Clinical Research
Pay Range: $19.23 - $28.37
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Req ID: JR97127

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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