Position: Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal - to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will perform research activities using approved techniques. The CRC procures, processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires and obtains informed consents, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms and performs administrative tasks. Will assist with audits/quality assurance reviews; and prepares and attends site visits. Assists with the preparation of IRB applications/document maintenance and collects and processes biological specimens when needed (Ex: blood, saliva, NP swabs when necessary).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluating/tracking the eligibility of patients seen in the clinic.Recruits subjects to participate in the assigned study by using approved methodologies. Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mail-outs.

• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subject and registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols.

• Performs biospecimen collection for study purposes, including but not limited to: blood (phlebotomy), saliva (cheek swabs), and placental tissue. Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems

• Reviews and abstracts the medical records for patients, including review of all records for inclusion/exclusion criteria. Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems.

• Reviewing data for quality and completeness for each enrollee for completion and quality (QA). Answers queries; performs data collection entry into database; maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records.

ADMINITRATIVE

• May assist in the preparation for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files

• Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Baccalaureate Degree Required

• Master's Degree preferred OR

• 2-5 years experience

• Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5/year)

EXPERIENCE:

• CRC II: Experienced Level Position

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organization and communications skills required.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts.

• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through.

• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times.

• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite

This position is grant funded. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn't dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail toTalentacquisition@bmc.orgor call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans