Position Information: Coordinates a clinical research program by identifying and assessing patients, distributing information, acting as a clinical resource, managing data, conducting follow-up care for patients, attending meetings pertaining to the program, and supervising program personnel.
Essential Duties:
Identifies patients who may be eligible to participate in the research program.
Performs the initial assessment of potential patients.
Obtains clinical history and completes patient data forms.
Provides potential patients with study information.
Obtains informed consent forms.
Acts as the immediate clinical resource and the liaison between physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, etc.
Performs data management and data analysis.
Responsible for the initiation, organization, and carrying out of patient follow-up.
Assesses patients at all follow-up visits.
Attends various meetings pertaining to the research program.
May present information.
May assume the lead role when the supervisor is not available to ensure adherence to protocol.
May lead and train research personnel.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a Health Profession, Physical Science, Biological Science, or Registered Nurse
Master's Degree in Physician Assistant
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months clinical practice or research program coordinator experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 96 months experience.
Skills:
Working knowledge of clinical trials protocols
Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint
Ability to communicate verbally or in writing
Detail oriented
Ability to lead and train other employees
Preferences:
48 months of clinical practice, nursing, or research program coordination experience
Supervision: Responsible for supervising 3-4 people