Clinical Research Coordinator I, Oral Medicine

The Dept. of Oral Medicine's research is primarily focused in the field of oral mucosal infection and immunity with an emphasis on innate immunology and immune suppression.
Working under the supervision of Research Director and Faculty Principal Investigators, this position will follow established policies and procedures and provide assistance on clinical research studies in the field of Oral Medicine. Ideally familiar with clinical research assistant functions related to NIH or industry sponsored trials.
The incumbent should be highly motivated and proficient in software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Good written and verbal communication skills are also required

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates all aspects of participant research study visits including scheduling, organizing documents, communicating and documenting informed consent, data collection and management, coordinating follow-up visits, and communicating with participants' healthcare providers.
• Maintains all source documents and case report files for the research study.
• Maintains and updates participant database and internal shared files.
• Coordinates with a data coordinating center for data collection.
• Prepares for and participates in monitoring visits for study sponsor and internal audits in order to meet study guidelines.
• Coordinates and leads internal research team meetings and study staff responsibilities. Provides assistance on clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocols.
• Recruits and evaluates potential study patients. Per protocol instruction, conducts telephone interviews or schedules patient for study visit and screening.
• Interacts with patients/subjects with regard to study, including patient education, procedural instruction, follow-up. May serve as a liaison between patient and physician.
• Interact with the Internal Review Board (IRB) for protocol submission and continuing reviews. Maintains proper IRB regulatory documents.
• Obtains and maintains patient records as part of record keeping function.
• Responsible for collecting data and maintaining patient information database for study. May be required to input data, do minimum analysis, and run various reports.
• Responsible for providing various study information or packets to study participants.
• Answers any phone calls/emails and inquiries regarding study protocol. Refers participants when appropriate to supervisor or clinical staff.
• Monitors and sets up any needed equipment.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies when necessary.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Science required

Experience

• New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Good interpersonal and communication skills.- Careful attention to detail.- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.- Computer literacy including database tool.- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.


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