Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Cardiovascular Medicine)

Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Cardiovascular Medicine)

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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator A/B (Cardiovascular Medicine)

Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary
This position will assist in the management of multiple clinical trials and responsibilities in specific research area. Coordinate the screening of patients, subject enrollment, collection and storage of biological samples and related study documents, and collection of clinical data. Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) filings and inquiries, and assist in the preparation of manuscripts, grant proposals, and research related presentations. Works closely with the Principal Investigator, manager, and study team to identify problems and develop solutions. Implement approved changes to procedures as needed and monitor results. Responsible for study coordination for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects.

Job Description

This position is contingent upon favorable funding.

Clinical Research Coordinator A: This position requires an experienced Research Coordinator to assist in clinical research tasks related to Cardiology. Responsible to assist with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient oriented clinical and translational research projects within a specific Division, under close supervision. Works directly with study physicians, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff. Performs screening visits, consenting of participants, processing and shipping of labs (phlebotomy experience preferred), entering data into databases, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas. Help advance the research mission of the Division and University. The candidate must be organized, detail oriented, accountable, and adaptable.

Responsibilities
-Identify and recruit study subjects - screen regularly to identify potential patients for specific studies and determine patient eligibility by communicating with physicians, clinical staff, and by reviewing medical data. Recruit patients and explain protocol and consent forms. Assure original signed consent forms are maintained in the study binder.
-Organize and coordinate study visits - schedule study visits within protocol designated time frames.; assure research orders and billing information are properly entered into the electronic medical record; ensure protocol dictated patient remuneration. Perform study procedures with appropriate training, including hands on patient procedures.
-Data entry - complete source documents and worksheets and complete and/or enter all case report forms (CRFs) in a timely manner. Obtain records required to complete CRFs. Participate in monitoring visits and resolve data queries and ensure data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol.

-Maintain study files, contact logs, study binders; process, organize and maintain study blood samples; correspond with sponsors for monitoring and data query resolution, and adherence to active protocols. Assist with regulatory submissions under guidance of regulatory specialist.
-Record/report adverse events and serious adverse events to the study PI, sponsor and all applicable institutional or study related committees and personnel (e.g. IRB, DSMB, DCC) within prescribed timelines; Coordinate the administration/tracking of study medication/investigational devices, including monitoring subject for post-administration adverse events or reaction.
-Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Clinical Research Coordinator B: This position requires an experienced Research Coordinator to assist in clinical research tasks related to Cardiology. This person will be responsible to assist with study coordination and recruitment for investigator-initiated studies, multi-center research studies, and patient oriented clinical and translational research projects within a specific Division, under general supervision. Works directly with study physicians, research coordinators, project managers, and other research staff. Performs screening visits, consenting of participants, study follow up visits, processing and shipping of labs (phlebotomy experience preferred), entering data into databases, and escorting participants to other testing/procedure areas. Help advance the research mission of the Division and University. The candidate must be organized, detail oriented, accountable, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

-Identify and recruit study subjects - screen regularly to identify potential patients for specific studies and determine patient eligibility by communicating with physicians, clinical staff, and by reviewing medical data. Recruit patients and explain protocol and consent forms. Assure original signed consent forms are maintained in the study binder.
-Organize and coordinate complex study visits - schedule study visits within protocol designated time frames.; assure research orders and billing information are properly entered into the electronic medical record; ensure protocol dictated patient remuneration. Perform study procedures with appropriate training, including hands on patient procedures. Review visit results and report to PI results of study visits for oversight and monitoring of safety.
-Data entry - complete source documents and worksheets and complete and/or enter all case report forms (CRFs) in a timely manner. Obtain records required to complete CRFs. Participate in monitoring visits and resolve data queries and ensure data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol.
-Maintain study files, contact logs, study binders; process, organize and maintain study blood samples; correspond with sponsors for monitoring and data query resolution, and adherence to active protocols. Assist with or independently complete regulatory submissions/amendments.
-Record/report adverse events and serious adverse events to the study PI, sponsor and all applicable institutional or study related committees and personnel (e.g. IRB, DSMB, DCC) within prescribed timelines; Coordinate the administration/tracking of study medication/investigational devices, including monitoring subject for post-administration adverse events or reaction.
-Report research progress to Investigators, sponsors and teams members; work directly with principal investigators and other coordinators as needed for the successful execution of clinical trials - Participate in initiation, monitoring, audit and close-out visits. Participate in study team meetings and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. Serve as a resource for training new coordinators and students.
-Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required

Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$37,220.00 - $56,087.33

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Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits
  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
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  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
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