Clinical Trial Research Coordinator I

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Academic Institute seeks a Research Coordinator to manage day-to-day study activities and qualify patients for research protocols. This role ensures accurate data collection, documentation, and safety of participants in a fast-paced team setting.

Exempt, full-time position with responsibilities across screening, scheduling, data entry, and regulatory maintenance, reporting to the Research Nurse/Trial Manager. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years’ research experience required.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing) for safety and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Screen and interview patients to evaluate eligibility for studies.
• Collaborate with the patient care team and report pertinent information.
• Contribute to improving department engagement and performance scores.
• Schedule subject appointments for tests and procedures per protocol.
• Collect, document, and enter data in study portals and forms.
• Maintain regulatory and study records under supervision.

Skills

Clinical communication

Data entry

Team collaboration

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Academic Institute

At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of research protocols as well as assessing and determining qualification of patients for research studies. This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ research experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Sufficient in clinical and research data entry
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes analytical skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under the direction of higher level staff, conducts screening and interviews to evaluate patient eligibility in study.
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
• Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinate appropriate follow-up calls and/or appointments.
• Schedules research subject appointments for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays and other studies specific for the research protocol.
• Compiles patient information, process, document and enter accurate information in Source Documents, Case Report Forms, Electronic Data Capture portals and Clinical Trial Management System following established procedures.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains records for clinical study and regulatory documents.
• Under the direction of Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Manager/Physician, captures and reports Adverse Events (A/E) or Serious Adverse Events (SAE) to necessary regulatory authorities.
• Assists management with research records and regulatory maintenance.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
• Maintains inventory of supplies necessary for the study.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains working knowledge of the research process and in the conduct of IRB approved research protocols. Follows International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: Yes
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): Yes

ON-CALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* No

TRAVEL**

• Travel specifications may vary by department**
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ research experience

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.