Clinical Research Coordinator & Recruiter Job at Cahaba Clinical Research in

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a specialized research professional working with and under the direction of the clinical Principal Investigator (PI) and clinical research manager on multiple ongoing research studies. The CRC works collaboratively with the entire team, sponsors, and monitors to ensure productivity and timely completion of studies. The CRC also has recruiting responsibilities, screening potential research participants. The screening takes place using various tools, such as lead lists, phone calls, text messaging, and social networks. Essential Functions: Utilizing Good Clinical Practice, the CRC ensures assigned studies are conducted in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP):

You will need to be able to review your medical history and input details into the participant chart. You will be given access to online dermatology learning modules to assist you in getting acclimated to dermatology. You will be expected to access modules and complete training outside of clinic hours at your own pace. You will have the opportunity to pass a certification exam following the completion of each module section.

At Cahaba Dermatology and Cahaba Clinical Research, we seek to differentiate ourselves in the medical field through exemplary care and providing a superior experience to our medical patients and research participants. To achieve this, all office staff must make a combined and coordinated effort. Employees accept this mission and represent it through your actions, conduct, personal behaviors, and working relationships with coworkers. Benefits will commence upon your completion of the 60 day probationary period. This period is to ensure a good fit between employee and Cahaba Dermatology. During and beyond this period your performance will be measured primarily on your ability to develop the below skills:

• Learn and understand clinical workflow and support the designated processes
• Provide accurate and thorough care instructions and other post-visit instructions.
• Maintain necessary logs
• Ensures site compliance with research protocols by reviewing all regulatory requirements to confirm the implementation of appropriate methods, practices, and procedures for all research activities
• Effectively communicates with potential research candidates to ensure effective recruiting results.
• Develops accurate source materials and ensures compliance with site staff
• Provides accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in both sponsor and research databases
• Ensures appropriate credentialing and training of the team when required
• Supports the regulatory staff in the maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with Cahaba Dermatology SOP and applicable regulations
• Interfaces with research participants to support efforts to determine eligibility and consenting of study participants according to protocol
• Communicates and collaborates specific study requirements to the research team, including internal and external parties, sponsor, monitors, PI, and study participants
• Disburses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration, as necessary
• Communicates and collaborates w/ study team, including internal and external parties, sponsors, PI, and study participants
• Occasional travel to attend sponsor study training meetings
• Maintain or obtain CPR-certification
• Strong follow-through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative
• Must have a professional demeanor and strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians/researchers
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to be flexible, organized, detail-oriented, and tenacious in follow-through
• Possess the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and manage deadlines
• Knowledge and use of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies and procedures Physical Requirements
• Ability to utilize basic physical activities such as pushing pulling, reaching, standing, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Understand basic medical office occupational exposure/risk and take preventative actions to maintain the safety
• Greet and treat participants with professionalism and a caring attitude. Promote the highest levels of patient service and respect.
• Conduct yourself with professionalism in the office and while interacting with patients, management, vendors, partners, and fellow employees.
• Assist fellow employees when needed and work as part of a strong and unified team.
• Adhere to Cahaba Dermatology Service and Team Excellence policy.
• Proficiency in using office tools and systems