Clinical Research Coordinator I or II - Infectious Disease
HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I or II to perform clinical research and patient treatment in conjunction with one or more specified clinical research protocols. The Clinical Research Coordinator I or II is responsible for developing adherence to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. This individual also helps assure that protocol requirements are achieved within Good Clinical Practices. This position is supervised by the Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Clinical Site Manager or designee.
This position will be in support of the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP). The Clinical Research Coordinator will work primarily in the travel/deployment area on multiple studies to include but not limited to those related to travelers' diarrhea and leptospirosis.
Responsibilities
- Reviews new patient records and screens patients for eligibility in participation of research protocol. Interviews patients for protocols and collects and analyzes appropriate data for recruitment purposes, determine patient commitment and obtains informed consent. Educates patients about the research protocol, their roles in the protocols, and any other vital information.
- Collects, organizes, catalogs, disseminates, and maintains appropriate files of current data. Maintains weekly/monthly status reports on all patients.
- Acts as a liaison between patients and physicians and serves as a resource for the patients.
- Transcribes and resolves queries of data in case report forms (hardcopy or electronic) and prepares documents, under direction of project heads.
- Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. Assures that protocol requirements are achieved within Good Clinical Practices.
- Schedules patients for appointments and visits. Assists with monitoring audits/visits for protocols. Travels from their assigned workplace to support protocols at other sites as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of federal and local regulations and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills, critical thinking, judgement, and computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to work with individuals of all levels.
- Experience in effective team leadership.
- Phlebotomy experience highly preferred.
- Comfortability handling stool, blood and urine samples.
Physical Capabilities
- Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
Qualifications
Work Environment
- This position will take place primarily in a Clinic setting.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Level I: Minimum of 0-2 years of experiece required.
- Level II: Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.
Certifications
- BLS certification highly preferred.
Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.