Research Coordinator I

Job Summary Detail oriented, with ability to multi‑task. Multi‑skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of research including administrative and clinical procedures. The Research Coordinator I assists primary research coordinators, nurses, managers and providers to care for patients and performs routine clerical duties. Education Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Preferred: Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program Experience Required: 6 months – 1 year of experience in health care Preferred: Phlebotomy training / experience; Medical Terminology Position Requirements License/Certification/Registration Certification in Institutional Review Board required Course in The Protection of Human Research Subjects (CITI), Conflict of Interest and Good Clinical Practice; International Air Transportation Association (IATA) certification for shipping dangerous goods and biological substances. If certification is not current at hire date, these must be completed within the first 3 months of employment. Current Driver’s License Preferred: Additional certifications as required per clinical areas Department Position Summary Perform administrative and clerical duties, manage files and records, design forms, and other office procedures as required. Assist in Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for all studies. Maintain up‑to‑date records on research protocol patients and assist with scheduling and preparing patients for research visits. Collect routine laboratory specimens per study protocol or as directed by provider based on licensure and scope of practice, including packaging and shipping of labs drawn. Coordinate with other departments (e.g., radiology, pathology, surgery, clinical laboratory) for the pick‑up of research specimens/scans for processing and shipment per study guidelines, under supervision. Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms based on licensure and scope of practice. Assist with patient examinations based on licensure and scope of practice. Operate office medical equipment based on licensure and scope of practice. Assist in maintaining studies, databases (EDC, registries, etc.) and data entry; resolve queries under supervision. Maintain all filing for Research Department. Copy/fax/mail documents as required. Assist in preparing for research audits/site visits by gathering necessary charts, images, regulatory binders, and securing a room for the visit as needed. Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to relate well to people of a broad socioeconomic mix, with sensitivity to the patient. Ability to work in a typical office setting with some stressful situations, personal flexibility; moderate sitting, stooping, bending, and moderate work at word processing screen required. Location Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN Standard Hours Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr