Research Coordinator (MA-C or MA-P)

Salary Range

$24.86 - $39.66
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

Position sits on-site in Wenatchee, WA

The Research Coordinator supports the clinical research objectives of the organization by coordinating the day-to-day conduct of multiple clinical research studies. This role collaborates with physician investigators, patients, sponsor and CRO representatives, and internal research staff to ensure that studies are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. The Research Coordinator serves as a key operational liaison across stakeholders and is responsible for the coordinated execution of clinical trials from initiation through closeout. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively manage competing priorities across multiple studies while maintaining a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Position Reports To: Research Manager


Essential Functions

1. Serve as the project manager for multiple clinical trials.
2. Develop and execute a plan for how each study is to be conducted.
   • Prepare for the clinical trial before site initiation.
   • Oversee the enrollment of qualified subjects into the study.
   • Maintain direct & immediate patient contact throughout the length of the study.
   • Follow the visits and procedures outlined in the study protocol.
   • Provide accurate investigational product accountability.
   • Acquire (perform blood draws), process, and ship biological specimens.
   • Handle resolution of queries related to study data.
   • Complete the study close-out visit.
   • Archive the study data per sponsor and FDA guidelines.
   • Function as a liaison to the sponsor during monitoring visits and audits.
3. Track financial accruals for assigned studies by recording patient visits and expense reports.
4. Keep current on required training and certifications, including, but not limited to GCP & IATA.
5. Travel to investigator meetings and other sponsor-related meetings as required.
6. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.


Qualifications

Required:

• AA Degree with 2 years of related experience or a high school graduate with 4 years of related experience.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Professional interpersonal, written, and oral communication.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Active Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health or Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).

Desired:

• Experience working in clinical research.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - O
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions:

• Generally works indoors in a heat controlled, well-lit building. Occasionally out of doors during work related travel. Confined Office space.

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - Yes
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes