Institutional research coordinator job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic earned the No. 1 hospital ranking in Ohio, the No. 4 hospital ranking in the country, and was ranked nationally in 13 specialties, according to the U.S. News & World Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute is looking to add a Research Coordinator I to their dedicated team of caregivers. As Research Coordinator, you will coordinate the compliant implementation and conduct of human subject research projects, typically of low workload and low complexity.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Thrives in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
- Is able to take direction and appropriate action in stressful situations.

As a Research Coordinator, you will work in a dynamic, technologically advanced and inclusive environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow. You'll remain professionally challenged as you shape the career of your dreams and find where you belong, here at Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
Responsibilities:
Assists with the coordination, implementation, and conduct of research projects ensuring adherence to research protocol requirements which may include: maintenance of regulatory documents and binders, data management, IRB submissions and communication of such to the research team. May be responsible for reporting/completion of Serious Adverse Events and/or safety log as defined per protocol as they occur and completion of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and sponsor forms in accordance with GCP guidelines as applicable. Communicates with sponsors, monitors, research personnel to ensure all aspects of study compliance. Collaborates with study team to schedule pre-site selection visits, site initiation visits, webinars, monitoring and close-out visits. May collaborate with primary investigator, sponsor and research staff to plan, conduct and evaluate project protocols, including research subject recruitment. Monitors and reports project status. Completes regulatory documents, data capture and monitoring plans. Assists with completion of protocol related activities. As delegated, may be required to attain and maintain clinical competencies for unlicensed caregivers such as phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG, POC testing and other testing as required. Monitors research data to maintain quality. Understands basic concepts of study design. Demonstrates comprehension of assigned research protocols. Develops and maintains knowledge of research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols. Assists with preparation for audits and response to audits. May assist in the development and maintenance of research tools, such as spreadsheets, questionnaires and/or brochures. Maintains study personnel certification records (License, CV, CITI). Maintains professional relationships, including frequent and open effective communication with internal and external customers. Documents the education and training of research personnel as needed. May participate in the conduct and documentation of the informed consent process. May contribute to research project budget development. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health care or science related field preferred. Degree may offset experience requirement. Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of word processing spreadsheets, database and presentation software, and the ability to undertake internet searches. Solid written and verbal communication skills. Must be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work in collaboration and cooperation with members of a multidisciplinary team. Within 90 days of hire, must successfully complete certification in Human Subjects Research as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by Cleveland Clinic.
Languages:
Language required Language preferred
Certifications:
None required.
Complexity of Work:
Requires excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Must be able to take direction and appropriate action in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
Minimum two years clinical research or healthcare experience required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare or science field may offset experience requirement. Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer-based skills, especially in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, and the ability to undertake internet searches. Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
A high degree of dexterity to produce materials on a computer. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Extensive sitting and frequent walking, occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. May have some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. May require working irregular hours.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The Imaging Coordinator organizes and maintains the daily schedule to meet the needs of patients and physicians of the medical staff at facilities in the Baptist Health Care Organization. This position is available as a resource and communicator for physicians, patients, department, and hospital personnel, visitors, etc., regarding the overall daily operations of the department. This position maintains all medical records and files. This position obtains and inputs data required for outpatient appointments, performs functions of film librarian, and communicates reports to physician's offices.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization is a proud a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

+ Greets all customers; courteously answers the phone with a greeting, the name of the department, identification and demonstrates and attitude of helpfulness. Transfers calls when appropriate, and takes accurate messages.
+ Check in patient for procedures.

+ Obtains and inputs data for outpatient admitting process.

+ Locates and provides information required by quality resource management for medical audits.

+ Assists physicians in locating films for consultation with radiologists.

+ Performs a variety of administrative functions.

+ Initiates and maintains department files of case records, correspondence, reports and resources.

+ Anticipates equipment and supply needs.

+ Contacts appropriate people for repair of equipment and machines.

+ Monitors waiting room and cleans/organizes when necessary.

+ High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

+ Ability to perform general office procedures and practices, including daily computer operations and relevant equipment functions..

+ Knowledge of medical terminology; records management; and basic computer skills.

+ Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information.

+ Able to function effectively with frequent interruptions and multi task daily.

+ Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.