Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)

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Clinical Research Coordinator A (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator A

Job Description Summary

The primary role of the Clinical Research Coordinator is the organization and implementation of a research study. The research coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of clinical trial coordination including: subject recruitment, detailed data entry, subject visits and medical chart follow-up, biospecimen collection across multiple locations across the health system, biospecimen processing, and regulatory management. This position involves working directly with several Investigators to develop a biobank of blood specimen from participants in early pregnancy. The position involves abstracting information from medical records of pregnancy outcomes. You will coordinate with investigators and coordinators at other universities to collect specimen and data for this project.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Detailed screening of patients for eligibility across multiple studies
• Consenting of patients into multiple studies
• Collaborate with clinical team as necessary to provide a positive encounter. 
• Provide clinical services, including phlebotomy and obtain biospecimens as required by the protocol. Intercept and respond to study participants phone calls. Perform telephone follow-up per study protocol.
• Data collection and management in accordance with study protocol and the maintenance of source documents and case report forms. Collect and report timely, valid accurate data, maintain individual patient records. Maintain study compliance and integrity through close collaboration with nurse coordinator and investigators as well as the patient. Respond to database queries and chart reviews as necessary.
• Coordinate with community partners as needed to encouragement r