Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) - PADRECC

The Philadelphia Research and Education Foundation (PREF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports the research and teaching mission of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMCVAMC). PREF is hiring a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC). This position reports to the Principal Investigator and the Executive Director of PREF. Interaction with senior medical center management and staff, affiliated university staff, and VA employees is also required. In addition to the criteria listed below, the ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a fast learner, and willing to work hard to further develop the research program. The coordinator will primarily work on data abstraction from the VA electronic medical record (EMR) database as well as screening for the team’s studies. This position will support research in the Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECC) which is one of 6 VA Centers of Excellence studying PD.

Major Duties: The Clinical Research Coordinator will plan and perform research and administrative tasks for various studies, including:

• Assist in preparation of clinical protocols
• Prescreen patients according to study protocols
• Organize and maintain study documentation (source documentation, case report forms, research charts, study logs)
• Prepare for study visits (labeling and creating visit packets)
• Collect and review study data
• Participate in study team meetings and ongoing protocol training
• Perform general administrative duties (patient disbursements, filing, etc.)
• Develop study-specific source documents and trackers
• Input data and help prepare regulatory submissions
• Assist with study start-up activities
• Participate in study monitor visits
• Perform other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, chemistry, biology, public health, psychology, or another relevant scientific discipline preferred.

Experience:

• 1 Year patient-facing Clinical Research Coordinator Experience
• Prior VA, clinical research, and/or data experience preferred
• Experience with Neurology/Parkinson’s Disease a strength but not required

Other Requirements:

• Detail-oriented
• Ability to manage studies
• Experience with medical terminology
• Experience submitting regulatory documents
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain databases and supporting files
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to handle both large and small tasks in a clinical trial setting

Responsibilities / Duties

• Screen, recruit, and consent patients according to GCP and study protocol
• Schedule and conduct study visits, perform data entry
• Prepare and process IRB documentation (submissions, reviews, amendments, adverse events)
• Communicate with investigators, sponsors, and CROs
• Supervise coordinators and update research teams
• Participate in meetings and training
• Facilitate communication and conference calls
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Chart abstraction and data entry (REDCap or similar)
• Analyze data and prepare for presentation
• May involve such tasks as collecting and banking biological/medical specimens (Phlebotomy experience is a strength but not required)
• Conduct experimental medical or psychosocial interventions, cognitive testing, and a variety of health assessment batteries (e.g., mental health and function scales)
• Ensure study activities are performed in compliance with scientific protocols and local, VHA, and other sponsor regulations

Pay: $29.00 - $34.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• How many years of patient-facing Clinical Research Coordinator experience do you have?

Work Location: In person