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Clinical Research Coordinator I - Spine
Houston Methodist • Houston, TX 77007 • Posted today
Clinical Research Coordinator I - Spine
Houston Methodist • Houston, TX 77007 • Posted today
In-person • Full-time • Entry Level
At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of research protocols as well as assessing and determining qualification of patients for research studies. This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation, organization and safety of research participants.
**FLSA STATUS**
Exempt
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
+ Bachelor's degree
**EXPERIENCE**
+ Two years' research experience
**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
+ Sufficient in clinical and research data entry
+ Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
+ Demonstrates sound judgment and executes analytical skills
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Under the direction of higher level staff, conducts screening and interviews to evaluate patient eligibility in study.
+ Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
+ Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries, and requests for information and coordinate appropriate follow-up calls and/or appointments.
+ Schedules research subject appointments for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
+ Compiles patient information, process, document and enter accurate information in Source Documents, Case Report Forms, Electronic Data Capture portals and Clinical Trial Management System following established procedures.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Maintains records for clinical study and regulatory documents.
+ Under the direction of Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Manager/Physician, captures and reports Adverse Events (A/E) or Serious Adverse Events (SAE) to necessary regulatory authorities.
+ Assists management with research records and regulatory maintenance.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
+ Maintains inventory of supplies necessary for the study.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Maintains working knowledge of the research process and in the conduct of IRB approved research protocols. Follows International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
+ Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform: No
+ Scrubs: Yes
+ Business professional: No
+ Other (department approved): Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* No
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.
**FLSA STATUS**
Exempt
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
+ Bachelor's degree
**EXPERIENCE**
+ Two years' research experience
**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
+ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
+ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
+ Sufficient in clinical and research data entry
+ Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
+ Demonstrates sound judgment and executes analytical skills
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Under the direction of higher level staff, conducts screening and interviews to evaluate patient eligibility in study.
+ Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
+ Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries, and requests for information and coordinate appropriate follow-up calls and/or appointments.
+ Schedules research subject appointments for tests and procedures, such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and other studies specific for the research protocol.
+ Compiles patient information, process, document and enter accurate information in Source Documents, Case Report Forms, Electronic Data Capture portals and Clinical Trial Management System following established procedures.
**QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Maintains records for clinical study and regulatory documents.
+ Under the direction of Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Manager/Physician, captures and reports Adverse Events (A/E) or Serious Adverse Events (SAE) to necessary regulatory authorities.
+ Assists management with research records and regulatory maintenance.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
+ Maintains inventory of supplies necessary for the study.
**GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
+ Maintains working knowledge of the research process and in the conduct of IRB approved research protocols. Follows International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
+ Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
+ Uniform: No
+ Scrubs: Yes
+ Business professional: No
+ Other (department approved): Yes
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
+ On Call* No
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
+ May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
+ May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.