Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics (per diem)

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics      

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem, 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.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II for NP clinical research project and support in other clinical trials with lab work. The CRC II will manage tasks related to clinical trials: recruitment, data management, and regulatory management. Will also assist with audits and quality assurance reviews; and prepares and attends site visits. Assists with data collection, document maintenance and collects and processes biological specimens for appropriate studies when needed (Ex: blood, saliva, NP swabs).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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/registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols. 
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mail-outs if required.
• Performs biospecimen collection for study purposes, including but not limited to: blood (phlebotomy), NP swabs, and possible saliva (cheek swabs), urine collection, breastmilk collection, 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.
• Supervises and trains student research assistants in EMR data abstraction and data entry.
• 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

(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).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND 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)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a clinical research setting highly desirable. 
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders also strongly preferred.
• Experience 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):

• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Excellent organization and communications 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 be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload. Must practice discretion and adhere to hospital confidentiality guidelines at all times
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Phlebotomy skills a plus
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