Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Description

This part-time Clinical Research Coordinator position supports a Pneumococcal Disease clinical trial at a research site in the Charleston, SC area. You will play a key role in identifying and recruiting eligible participants, educating them about the study, and ensuring they remain engaged and compliant throughout the trial. The role requires strong clinical research experience, excellent organizational skills, and confident communication with both participants and research staff. The position is approximately 24 hours per week and involves direct interaction with electronic medical records and study participants in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic medical records (EMR) to assess potential participants against protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Pre-screen potential participants based on study eligibility requirements to determine suitability for enrollment.
• Recruit and enroll participants into the clinical trial in accordance with study protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide clear, thorough education to participants about the clinical trial, including study procedures, expectations, potential commitments, and follow-up requirements.
• Conduct follow-up communications with participants to support retention and ensure ongoing adherence to study protocols.
• Schedule in-person visits and follow-up appointments, and send reminders and relevant information to participants in a timely and organized manner.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of chart reviews, pre-screening activities, and participant interactions within the EMR and study records.
• Collaborate effectively with research staff to support smooth trial operations and high-quality data collection.
• Ensure that all participant-related activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA training standards, and site-specific procedures.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
• At least 2 years of experience in patient recruitment for clinical trials.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience using electronic medical records (EMR) in a clinical or research setting.
• Training in HIPAA regulations to ensure proper handling of protected health information.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to support compliance with clinical research standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple participants, visits, and documentation simultaneously.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills for interacting with participants and research staff.
• Ability to interpret and apply protocol-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria during chart review and pre-screening.
• Attention to detail when reviewing charts, documenting interactions, and maintaining study records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience conducting chart reviews to identify eligible patients for clinical research studies.
• Experience in pre-screening patients for clinical trials or research studies.
• Familiarity with clinical trial workflows, including recruitment, consent, and follow-up processes.
• Ability to build rapport with participants to encourage engagement and retention throughout the study.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced research environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong time management skills to balance recruitment, scheduling, and documentation responsibilities.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in all participant interactions.

Work Environment

The role is part-time, averaging approximately 24 hours per week, and follows normal business hours. You will work in a fast-paced clinical research setting that requires consistent attention to detail and adherence to protocols. Daily work involves frequent use of electronic medical records, coordination of participant visits and follow-ups, and collaboration with research staff. The environment emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clear communication to support successful execution of the clinical trial.

This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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