Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics       

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CRC II procures, processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires and obtains informed consents, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms, performs administrative tasks, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Will also assist with audits and quality assurance reviews; and prepares and attends site visits.  Assists with the preparation of IRB applications and document maintenance and collects and processes biological specimens for appropriate studies when needed (Ex: blood, saliva, NP swabs when necessary).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Requirements

• Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic. Recruits subjects to participate in the assigned study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, using approved advertisements.
• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subject and registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols. 
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mail-outs.
• Performs biospecimen collection for study purposes, including but not limited to: blood (phlebotomy), saliva (cheek swabs), and placental tissue.
• Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.
• Reviews and abstracts the medical records for patients, including review of all records for inclusion/exclusion criteria.  Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems.
• Entering information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems in an accurate manner.
• Reviewing data for quality and completeness for each enrollee for completion and quality (QA).  Answers queries; performs data collection entry into database; maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records.
• Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems
• May assist in the preparation for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files. Maintaining on-going communications with research managers and PIs for data collection needs.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

CRC II: Experienced Level Position

• Master’s Degree OR

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2-5 years of experience

• Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5 per year)

• Experience in a clinical research setting highly desirable. 
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders also strongly preferred.
• Experience with lab research is desired but can also be learned early on in the position and is not required at the time of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):

• Excellent organization, communications and interpersonal skills required

• REDCap knowledge strongly preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts

• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations

• Must have computer skills inclu