Clinical Research Coordinator - Pulmonary

Health Partners Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Research Support role to oversee day-to-day activities of a clinical trial and assist investigators with data collection and regulatory filings.

Responsibilities include recruiting and consenting subjects, managing databases, biospecimen processing, and supporting adherence to research protocols and quality data.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize technology tools to organize, store and manage database systems.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data in a particular department or division of a company.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the rights and responsibilities of patients and caregivers.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs a variety of research, data base, biospecimen collection and processing, as well as clerical duties in support of clinical trials to assist investigators in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data.
• Organizes and maintains documentation required for clinical trial(s).
• Informs Principal Investigator and/or designated individual on any issues concerning patients response to treatment/medication/ any adverse effects overall to patients.
• Assists Principal Investigator with regulatory body filings including IRB submissions.
• May assist in the enrollment of human subjects.
• May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

4 years of relevant experience

Technology tools to organize, store, &

Data gathering & reporting tools

Healthcare regulatory knowledge

Rights and responsibilities of patient

Prioritization & time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Works under limited supervision and oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Performs a variety of research activities in support of clinical trials (including database management, biological specimen processing, and clerical duties) to assist investigators in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data. Recruits, assists with consenting subjects, and conducts study visits.

Job Description

Summary Works under limited supervision and oversees the day-to-day activities of a clinical trial in accordance with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP). Performs a variety of research activities in support of clinical trials (including database management, biological specimen processing, and clerical duties) to assist investigators in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data. Recruits, assists with consenting subjects, and conducts study visits.

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Performs a variety of research, data base, biospecimen collection and processing, as well as clerical duties in support of clinical trials to assist investigators in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data.

Organizes and maintains documentation required for clinical trial(s).

Informs Principal Investigator and/or designated individual on any issues concerning patients response to treatment/medication/ any adverse effects overall to patients.

Assists Principal Investigator with regulatory body filings including IRB submissions.

May assist in the enrollment of human subjects.

May provide clerical and technical support to ensure adherence to research protocols and quality of information received.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize technology tools to organize, store and manage database systems.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data in a particular department or division of a company.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare practices.
• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the rights and responsibilities of patients and caregivers.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address

800-803 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.