Clinical Research Access/Approvals Administrator - UC Health Business Center - Office of Clinical Research at UC HEALTH LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Clinical Research Administrator
UC Health Business Center
Office of Clinical Research
Full Time
Days

Primary Purpose:

• Responsible for UCH Research Approvals as liaison between study teams and research ancillary services review required for each IRB approved research study. This involves regular communication and organization with all study teams, UCH locations, Investigational Drug Services, UCH Laboratory and Investigation Radiology Services.
• Primary contact for Access and Authorization services which allows researcher access to Electronic Medical Records and physical UCH locations for research purposes. Includes coordinating required training, debarment checks, hospital required vaccines and background checks validation. Involves detailed communications with various UCH departments, including Employee Health, HR and outside entities as well.
• Possible involvement and assistance with UCH hospital research billing and EPIC billing work queues.
• Review research study documents for appropriate UC Health HIPAA/Privacy language.
• Act as a liaison to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Research to facilitate all of the activities above. Ensure all appropriate elements of a research compliance program are in place as appropriate for UC Health. Serve as a primary contact to resolve UC Health research compliance and privacy issues. Participate as an attendee/member of the University of Cincinnati IRB.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required: Working knowledge of EPIC medical records system. Extensive knowledge of clinical trials processes strongly desired. An understanding of research compliance elements. Ability to understand various technology platforms involved in job, such as REDCap, MyKnowledge, Streamline Verify, Taleo. Preferred certification in research compliance or significant experience in research regulatory requirements.

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills. Advanced proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Office).

Ability to interact effectively with a variety of departments, research teams and outside entities and clinical research organizations, and to work collaboratively with university departments. Demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.

Education: Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business, Finance, Law or related field.

Years of Experience: 2-4 years business operations experience, preferably in a healthcare, pharmaceutical industry or academic environment.