Part-Time HIV Research Clinical Research Coordinator

Davita Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Part-Time HIV Research Clinical Research Coordinator to manage and oversee clinical research protocols at a prominent HIV clinic in San Francisco. The role involves coordinating studies aimed at enhancing care for underrepresented populations affected by HIV, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• HS graduation or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication skills necessary for coordination.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical research studies and data integrity.
• Recruit and enroll participants while adhering to protocols.
• Coordinate tasks of clinical research study teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School graduation or equivalent experience

BA/BS degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Part-Time HIV Research Clinical Research Coordinator

Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine

Part Time

85233BR

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational journey level of the series to execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols, as directed by the Project Director (PD) and/or Principal Investigator (PI); may coordinate the data collection and operations of several concurrent clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.

The CRC's duties may include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple clinical research studies, depending on their size and complexity; act as intermediary between services and departments while overseeing data and specimen management; manage and report on study results; create, clean, update, and manage databases and comprehensive datasets and reports; coordinate staff work schedules, assist with training of Assistant CRCs, and assist Clinical Research Supervisor and / or PI with oversight of other research staff; manage Investigator's protocols in the Committee on Human Research (CHR) online system, as well as renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the implementation of new studies; participate in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval within University compliance; help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures; interface with departments to obtain UCSF approval prior to study initiation; maintain all regulatory documents; report study progress to investigators; and participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols.

This position is intended to support the Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Director (PD) in a clinic-based research program that focuses on improving care and treatment for underserved people living with HIV (PLH). The site of the research is Ward 86 at San Francisco General Hospital, one of the oldest and largest HIV clinics in the country, and the safety-net HIV clinic for the city and county of San Francisco. The CRC position will support survey and interview administration for the studies of the PI.

The CRC will be working in a publicly funded HIV clinic that serves many diverse and often marginalized urban populations and will need to apply a warm and non-judgmental manner and consistently demonstrate interpersonal tact, discretion, and sensitivity when interacting with clinic patients and providers. The CRC position requires to adherence to research protocols with an emphasis on organizational skills and attention to detail. The CRC will meet regularly with the principal investigator and project director for the studies to ensure study milestones are met.

The CRC will support a new multi-site study to develop, implement, and evaluate a low-barrier drop-in/mobile care for people living with HIV (PLH) who are not engaged in care and may be experiencing homelessness, substance use and mental illness. The CRC will be responsible for working with providers to recruit and enroll participants according to approved eligibility criteria, obtaining informed consent, administering structured interviews according to study timelines, engaging participants to ensure retention in the study, and documentation of all study procedures. The CRC in this position works on-site.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $34.32 - $55.19 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division's work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members, 11 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million dollars.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments, and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
• Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• BA/BS degree
• One year of experience in survey research that includes sensitive content, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of volunteer or professional experience working in a clinic setting or equivalent e.g., community non-profit and interacting with patients / clients and their health care providers
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
• Experience working with HIV-infected individuals in a service or research capacity
• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Ability to understand priorities in clinical research
• Willingness and ability to strictly follow approved study protocols and document all study activities
• Highly organized, able to multi-task, and demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience successfully establishing rapport with health care providers and staff
• Prior experience working on multisite studies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Record of excellent attendance and reliability
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• A positive attitude and a sense of humor
• Fluency in the usage of Institutional Review Board (IRB) online Iris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
• Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPAA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: REDCap.
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
  • Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • The Protection of Human Research Subjects
  • CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects
  • Effective Cash Handling Procedures
  • Environmental Health and Safety Training
  • Fire Safety Training

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009335 CLIN RSCH CRD

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

50%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

4 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm