Clinical Studies Coordinator Behavioral Science

The primary purpose of the Coordinator Clinical Studies position is to perform senior-level-specific activities related to research projects and studies.

Job Specific Competencies Study Recruitment and Data Collection

• Maintains databases and data flow charts for research studies. Works with the PI, research team, and other research staff to compile and abstract data for research protocols.
• Screens enroll and consent patients on low-risk studies. Completes study procedures primarily pertaining to data collection including administration of questionnaires (in person, electronically, or over the phone/videoconference) and subject interviews as outlined in the protocol.
• Obtains physiological measurements including objective physical performance measures. Is willing to receive phlebotomy training (if not already trained) and is able to collect blood samples from patients and family caregivers by performing venipunctures.
• Enters data collected during phone calls and study visits in the appropriate database per protocol-specific timelines and monitors participants' retention and adherence to study procedures.
• Train and support the Coordinators of Research Data.

Research Participant Compensation

• Delivers participant compensation according to study procedures. Maintain accurate written and electronic compensation records for monthly reconciliation.
• Monitors supply of compensation items and requests refill in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply for participant visits.

Regulatory and Quality Assurance and Communication/ Planning

• Maintains the essential (regulatory) documents for research protocols. Participates in reviewing the quality of research charts and data collected.
• Answers questions and corresponds with study participants via phone, email, mail, or text message.
• Mails or emails reminder letters and other participant-related correspondence.
• Communicates with PI, research team, medical team, and other study personnel through oral and written communication regarding project-related issues and /or patient care issues.
• Follows up with participants as required and coordinates with the medical team and interventionists as necessary. Schedules participant intervention sessions.
• Attends and participates in the weekly team meeting and discusses recruitment goals/status, protocol, and/or procedural changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred: Master's degree.

Experience

• Three years experience in area of research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
• Clinical experience.(Preferred).