Clinical Research Coordinator Assistant

Troy, MI

$18-20, Contingent on experience

Arcturus Healthcare - Internal Medicine Office in Troy seeking a full time, friendly, engaging, excellent organizational and time management skills person. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter.

Under the direction of the Research Manager, Director of Research, PI and/or Sub-I, coordinate and perform clinical research activities. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of research protocols, including subject recruitment, enrollment, and implementation and follow up of protocols. The Clinical Research Coordinator promotes good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical investigations by possessing knowledge of federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical trials and human subject's protection.

Job Type: Full-time or Part Time Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

· Assist the Clinical Research Coordinator in subject procedures, pre-study preparation, problem solving and maintenance of clinical trials.

· Read and have full understanding of research protocol.

· Assist with preparation and maintenance in all study related procedures and events on case report forms (CRFs) or electronic data capture (EDC), participate in monitoring visits, review CRFs with the sponsor, handle data queries., Adverse Event (AE) Reports and Protocol Deviations.

· Communicate effectively with subjects, research team, principal Investigators, ancillary staff, study sponsors and primary care providers.

· Work effectively in a team environment.

· Assist with preparation for audits by sponsors and external regulators.

· Communicate professionally with research subjects, families, research staff, physicians, sponsors, and ancillary departments within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and professional skills to work effectively with others and provide superior customer service to patients/subjects and their families.

· Ability to multitask duties, prioritize workload, organize files and workspace and be self-directed in an open office setting.

· Assist with subject recruitment activities, including review of medical records and identification of potentially eligible subjects under the direction of the research team.

Apply knowledge of basic medical terminology, procedure codes, and diagnosis codes to assist with research recruitment and study activities.

· Communicates clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing with patients, team members, physicians, payers, and office coordinators. Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, and proper English usage.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Protect subject confidentiality. Ability to handle confidential matters; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

· Complete tasks and projects by deadlines set by supervisor.

· Investigate solutions to problems and determines best course of action.

· Perform all other duties as assigned, which may include assisting in other departments within Troy Internal Medicine Research

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree required in Biology, Pharmacology, or a health-related field of study required to participate in conducting clinical trials.

· Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel, Outlook or other email system, use of computerized medical tracking systems, use of insurance websites, internet search capabilities and other applications as appropriate.

· Interpersonal and communication skills - interact effectively with professional, administrative staff, sponsor and regulatory representatives, patients, potential subjects, and referral sources.