Clinical Trials Coordinator: Patient-Focused Research

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health a Pittsburgh-based health organization seeks a Clinical Trials Coordinator to plan, coordinate and manage trial activities ensuring patient safety and compliance with study protocols.

The role involves educating staff and patients, collecting and securing trial data, and maintaining regulatory binders in line with HIPAA and privacy policies. Requires RN or related research experience with certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's degree, RN, or equivalent research experience.
• 1-3 years' related experience.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree.
• Current research-related certification from accredited program such as ACRP, SOCRA, or CCRP.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with clinical staff to identify patients eligible for clinical trials.
• Provides in-service education to the appropriate hospital personnel in the departments involved with the investigational study.
• Interfaces with patients and their families to provide education regarding investigational studies, and requirements of participation to assure they are informed prior to obtaining written consent. Completes required follow-up and active patient monitoring per study protocol.
• Collects, maintains, and stores all relevant clinical data, case report forms, and regulatory binders in accordance with the study sponsor and all regulatory bodies.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages all activities pertinent to the specific clinical trials, ensuring patient safety, good clinical practices, and compliance with the protocol and regulatory agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education delivery to staff

Patient education

Regulatory compliance awareness

Data collection and recordkeeping

Education

Associate's degree or RN

Bachelor's degree preferred

Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or equivalents (ACRP/SOCRA)

Job description

Highmark Health a Pittsburgh-based health organization seeks a Clinical Trials Coordinator to plan, coordinate and manage trial activities ensuring patient safety and compliance with study protocols.

The role involves educating staff and patients, collecting and securing trial data, and maintaining regulatory binders in line with HIPAA and privacy policies. Requires RN or related research experience with certifications preferred.