Research Coordinator III

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to oversee clinical research personnel and manage study protocols. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of clinical research experience, along with the required certification (CCRC or CCRP). This position requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to operate independently, contributing to the overall success of clinical research studies.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical research-related experience.
• Must possess CCRC or CCRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical research staff training and enrollment protocols.
• Participate in Principal Investigator meetings and site initiation visits.
• Manage quality documentation and assure compliance.

Skills

Clinical research skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Customer service focus

Ability to adapt

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Clinical research protocols

Job description

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Five years of clinical research-related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Must have one of the following: CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP); CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)

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
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
• Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with training all clinical research personnel regarding enrollment/recruitment protocols and processes, identifying and clinical research subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategies, as necessary.
• Precepts new clinical research staff and educates staff regarding scientific aspects of studies. Serves as a resource for the clinical research staff.
• Role models excellent, clear and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution. Demonstrates a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work environment that actively helps one another achieve department goals. Collaborates with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings and in-services with nurses and physicians.
• Organizes and participates in pre-site and site initiation visits.
• Completes initial patient assessments, per competence, utilizing interview, observation and examination; obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy; teaches proper procedures to research coordinator and research coordinator assistant.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees and maintains accurate source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol including participant records, drug documentation, reconciling study drug/device accountability; monitors documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Leads and conducts reviews on on-going studies and oversees quality assurance on ongoing protocols; productive working relationship with study monitor.
• Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently and cost effectively; maintains supply inventory and equipment; ensures return of test article/clinical supplies; maintains regulatory standards.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in budget development and CMS coverage analysis and study billing management.
• Researches best cost/quality options for supply orders and is a good financial steward of Houston Methodist’s resources and considers this for such orders. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans and designs source documentation for protocol. Develops study specific forms or tools per protocol to use in clinical research and teaches research team how to use the assessment tool.
• Develops and conducts procedures for laboratory collection and storage.
• Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.

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