Clinical Research Coordinator 1

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The department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work on the UHealth campus. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 serves as an entry-level clinical research professional that has a foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management or implementing clinical research protocols. The incumbent is responsible for simple clinical research protocols and timelines.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• •Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols. Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• •Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• •Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
• •Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.
• •Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
• •Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.
• •Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
• •Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• •Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.
• •Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• •Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• •Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility
• •Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
• •Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
• •Performs moderate to complex research tests including administering structured questionnaires to collect data from study participants.
• •Consents patients for study participation.
• •Performs phone calls to patients for follow-up information.
• •Records data collection onto case report forms (CRFs) from patients or medical records.
• •Enters data into Velos, REDCap or other UM approved database collection platforms.
• •Assists the study team in cleaning and verifying data by checking and comparing information against clinical sources (i.e.; medical records or case report forms CRFs).
• •Makes copies of data collection forms and prepares patient study binders.
• •Prints and files medical records in the patient study binders.
• •Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.
• •Assists study team prepare PowerPoint presentations ahead of regular weekly, monthly, or annual meetings.
• •Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
• •Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study.
• •Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
• •Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
• •Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.
• •Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
• •Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• •Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• •Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• •Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• •Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• •Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• •Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff