Clinical Research Coordinator, Part-Time- (22.5 hours per week) - Center for Behavioral Oncolog[...]

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Behavioral Oncology at Mount Sinai seeks a bilingual (English-Spanish) Research Coordinator for a part-time role. You'll support a study on cardiovascular health in women undergoing mammography by engaging patients, collecting data, and managing regulatory paperwork. Ideal candidates are organized, motivated, and have effective communication skills, contributing to a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of research experience.
• Comfortable recruiting in medical settings.
• Ability to maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Recruit women for a research study at mammography appointments.
• Administer surveys and collect data from study participants.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment efforts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Patient engagement

Education

Bachelors in Science or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The Center for Behavioral Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai seeks to fill one bilingual (English-Spanish) research coordinator position – part time (22.5 hours/week), traveling between sites in Manhattan such as Mount Sinai Union Square and Mount Sinai main campus). This position requires in-person patient contact.

As a Research Coordinator, you will be an integral member of our research team, and support the conduct of an NIH-funded randomized trial to investigate the effects of an information-sharing intervention on cardiovascular health in women undergoing mammography . You will work closely with the study investigators (including psychologists, breast radiologists, and cardiologists) and other research team members on patient recruitment, data collection, participant tracking, maintaining regulatory documents, and medical chart abstraction. You will be one of the primary patient contacts for the study.

The ideal candidate would be: 1) extremely organized and detail-oriented. The study involves quite a lot of regulatory paperwork, and an eye for detail and skill at keeping track of numerous moving parts is critical; 2) highly motivated and responsible; 3) an effective communicator; 4) warm, kind, friendly, and able to develop rapport with patients and medical staff quickly; 5) someone who combines initiative with responsiveness to supervision; 6) someone comfortable asking questions and eager to learn; 7) flexible and able to shift gears as new tasks present themselves; and, 8) comfortable recruiting in busy medical settings. Opportunities exist for mentorship and professional development for research personnel preparing to apply for graduate school.

Responsibilities

• Recruit women scheduled for mammography to the research study at the time of their appointment in the mammography clinic.
• Contact study participants to administer surveys and collect relevant data.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of recruitment efforts and study data.
• Abstract relevant study data from medical records.
• Work cooperatively with other clinical and research staff members.
• Be flexible; schedule may involve some early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours depending on patient availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Science or closely related field.
• 1-2 years of research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish-English); Able to recruit and interact with patients in Spanish.
• Prior experience recruiting women for research studies.
• Experience with detail-oriented paperwork
• Previous experience working on a clinical trial
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel for participant tracking

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $16.5 - $38.348 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.