Clinical Research Coordinator

Come join our dynamic, highly skilled, and collaborative Fein Memory and Aging Center (MAC) team as part of the Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Program Project Grant (PPG). The purpose of the FTD: Genes, Images, and Emotions PPG is to help understand the clinical, genetic, imaging, emotional and diagnostic features of FTD. The study collects longitudinal clinical, imaging, behavioral and autopsy data to be analyzed with the goal of improving clinical care for patients with FTD. FTD is a rare neurodegenerative disease that causes behavioral, language, cognitive, and/or motor changes that profoundly impact the patient and their families. Through our research visits, we connect caregivers and patients with resources they desperately need. We value individuals who are professional and compassionate with a passion for providing care for patients with neurodegenerative disease and their caregivers. We value individuals who are collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and a desire to engage with others at the MAC and who see the value of each person on the team.

Required Qualifications:

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation.
• Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, SASS/ SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms.
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:

Good Clinical Practice Guidelines

Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

The Protection of Human Research Subjects

CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects

Effective Cash Handling Procedures

Environmental Health and Safety Training

Fire Safety Training