Clinical Research Coordinator chez Hometown Urgent Care

Description

Hometown Urgent Care is one of the largest retail healthcare companies with multiple locations in Ohio. In addition to Urgent Care, we conduct Clinical Research. We are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services by prioritizing accessibility, quality care and convenience of our patients. You will find our company culture to be inclusive, supportive, and dynamic. We encourage professional growth and development, providing opportunities for advancement and recognizing the contributions of our employees. Joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact on healthcare delivery in Ohio. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment, contributing to the growth and success of our company while advancing your own career.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) performs multiple and varied tasks critical to the management of clinical research studies. The primary responsibility of the CRC is the protection of human subjects. The CRC learns all basic clinical research study activities and learns and applies all federal and other regulatory matters having impact on those studies. The CRC will have an understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines for human research and the Code of Federal Regulations for Human Subjects.

Requirements

· Coordinate and manage the clinical research studies to promote compliance with study protocols and ensure the safety and welfare of all patients/study participants. Ensure that each clinical research study is conducted accurately and in compliance with ICH/FDA good clinical practice regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance with federal law.

· Recruit and screen potential patient/study participants with each clinical research study protocol’s inclusion and exclusion criteria and adhering to safety and compliance issues. Obtain proper written informed consent from each potential study participant, prior to participation in the study. To successfully satisfy this responsibility, the CRC must be wholly familiar with the protocols, procedures and criteria associated with each clinical research study and accurately interpret and apply those protocols, procedures and criteria.

· Coordinate and manage patient/study participant visits with each clinical research study. Tasks required to fulfill this responsibility include, but are not limited to, scheduling subject visits and reminding subjects of upcoming visits, reacting to and reporting new/unanticipated adverse events; performing electrocardiograms, taking vital signs; properly identifying and obtaining relevant laboratory specimens, receiving the results of laboratory tests associated therewith, and recording those tests; drug accountability; shipment of specimens and drug; and coordinating and assisting with physical examinations.

· Collection of accurate and complete data for each clinical research study, including preparation and review of source documents and case report forms/ Electronic data capture. Ensuring that all required documentation, including source documents and EDC, has been accurately and successfully completed and appropriately filed to the Sponsor and/or CRO. Successful and timely resolution of queries from Sponsor and/or CRO is also a responsibility.

· Effectively communicate with pharmaceutical company Sponsors, monitors and CROs concerning all aspects of study activities. Coordinate and manage Sponsor audits, Sponsor site visits and Sponsor monitoring visits. Successful completion of this responsibility requires the CRC to meet and discuss with monitors and other representatives the progress and results of clinical research studies.

· Utilize computer software applications such as CTMS/ Clinical Conductor and Sponsor software programs to enhance workflow and study activity efficiency. Input data and update fields in Clinical Conductor as appropriate for study financial accounting and study management.

· Work with Sponsor and/or CRO for accurate and timely study close-out, including completion of all documents and return to Sponsor of requested study supplies and equipment. Accurately prepare study documents for archiving, including local storage of the files followed by off-site storage as appropriate.

· Travel and attend meetings and activities associated with clinical research studies, including, but not limited to, investigator meetings, to acquire additional specialized knowledge in the area pertaining to a clinical research study.

· Travel to and perform duties of the position at other Hometown locations when assigned or directed to do so.

· Successful completion of IATA training concerning the handling and shipping of hazardous goods and materials, followed by recertification every two years following initial certification.

· Successful completion of Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training course on clinical research, followed by recertification every two years following initial certification, or as required by CITI.

More than 3 years of experience in clinical research at research sites.

Working Conditions:

Urgent care environment. Direct contact with patients, staff and physicians. Exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids, hazardous substances and other conditions common to clinic environment. Exposure to emergency situations.

Essential Functions:

Ability to lift, push, manipulate equipment and patients which requires strength, gross motor and fine motor coordination.

Ability to administer prescribed treatments.

Ability to perform venipuncture for blood draws.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Qualifications

· Ability to function independently without close supervision, and to consistently exercise discretion and the highest level of good clinical and other professional judgment.

· Ability to quickly adapt to working in a wide variety of dynamic therapeutic areas of medicine.

· Ability to effectively devote keen and acute attention to detail.

· Ability to multi-task and perform multiple critical tasks simultaneously (under dynamic and ever-changing circumstances).

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Strong self-motivation skills and the ability to be a “self-starter,” coupled with the capability to work as a team player, as well as independently, while simultaneously managing a variety of clinical research study related projects.

· Conscientious and precise delivery of work even when under pressure.

· Ability to lift / transfer / carry a minimum of 25 pounds without difficulty.

Note: This job description provides an overview of the position's responsibilities and qualifications. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties required for the role.

Benefits

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Hands-on training and real-world experience (no “figure it out alone” energy)
• Supportive team that wants you to succeed
• Clear opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility over time
• Competitive pay

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance