Clinical Research Coord

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to physician. Collaborates with investigators coordinate clinical trials

DEFINITION OF POSITION

In coordination and collaboration with principal investigators, evaluates, initiates and maintains all activities related to the conduct of clinical trials in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Communicates effectively with external funding agencies and sponsors, other departments, departmental staff and patients to assure understanding of the requirements of conducting and participating in clinical trials. Organizes and manages all documentation and regulatory submissions as required by the sponsor of the trial and regulatory agencies. Functions as project manager for all clinical trials.

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Exhibits diplomacy and communicates with others in a manner that demonstrates respect, professionalism and a commitment to the team.
• Offers and seeks assistance to and from coworkers that support the team and ensures that patient needs are not compromised.
• Participates in department initiatives and contributes to team’s success. Assists in mentoring new staff as directed.
• Continuous Quality & Performance Management
• Demonstrates a commitment to the CGH, department service vision and to creating a welcoming environment.
• Enthusiastically connects with a diverse population of patients, caregivers and colleagues.
• Prioritizes work in alignment with the needs of the patients, family members, caregivers and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in handling all situations diplomatically and courteously. Consistently maintains a comfortable, clean and safe setting.
• Adheres to department dress policy.
• Decisiveness & Judgment
• Demonstrates good judgment in routine, day-to-day decisions and willingness to take appropriate action
• Considers impact and outcome of sound decision making.
• Uses good judgment when determining when a situation warrants escalation. Able to multi-task multiple systems simultaneously.
• Adaptability to Change
• Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to shifting priorities in response to the needs of patients, caregivers and colleagues.
• Responds to change with a positive attitude and remains open-minded.
• Open Communication
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written skills.
• Provides accurate information and clear explanations regarding appointment requirements, instructions and policies and procedures.
• Adapts communication style to varying customer needs. Employs active listening skills
• Technical /Functional Expertise
• Possesses thorough knowledge of department policies and procedures, emergency protocols and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Exhibits strong functional knowledge of office equipment and clinical equipment. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Meditech and Allscripts.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional
• BS or related degree with 3 years experience in a clinical setting, with experience in area of assigned clinical specialty preferred
• Master degree in Public Health or related clinical field preferred
• Prior experience in clinical research also preferred
• Computer skills required, inclusive of experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Some experience with data entry and database management preferred
• Note: An additional five years relevant research experience may be substituted in lieu of educational requirement