Clinical Research Coordinator

We are searching for a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the team! We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Research Coordinator to play a key role in the conduct of primary care focused clinical trial activities. The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Coordinator is to manage all aspects of conducting clinical research and trials. The Clinical Research Coordinator is required to have an in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations. 
Candidates must be located within local, commutable distance to Kosciusko, MS. Regular travel to our partner practice in Kosciusko, MS is required for this position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Screen, enroll, and follow study subjects, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while the subjects are on study.
• Develop strong working relationships and maintain effective communication with study team members and key stakeholders
• Working closely with partners on all areas of clinical trials including start-up, vendor management, subject recruitment, protocol training, data entry, and reporting in compliance with sponsor requirements
• Manage multiple concurrent trials
• Complete all protocol related training
• Perform patient/research participant scheduling
• Collect patient/research participant history
• Collect and maintains source documentation
• Perform data entry and query resolution
• Support the collection and review of required essential study documents and reports
• Order supportive study supplies (e.g., contracts, IXRS, lab kits, nonclinical supply materials, imaging and laboratory handling manuals, etc.).
• Adhere to an IRB approved protocol
• Collect and provide all documents required for research-related regulatory purposes.
• Coordinate and conduct the informed consent process
• Support the safety of research subjects, report adverse events.
• Maintain all trial-related training records as required.
• Ensure all research-required equipment is appropriately calibrated.
• Coordinate protocol related research procedures, study visits, and follow-up
• Assist with the screening, recruiting and enrollment of research subjects
• Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, monitoring visits, and study close out activities
• Collect, process and ship laboratory specimens
• Communicate with internal teams, investigators, ACO board, and stakeholders
• Comply with Aledade, Clinic, Sponsor, and partner policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
• Work closely with Aledade, practice leadership, and other partners to refine clinical trial approaches and identify strategies to bring clinical research as part of care to other Aledade markets
• Other duties as assigned 

Education & Experience:

• 2+ years of clinical research coordinator experience
• Previous experience as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Assistant or Pharmacy Technician is a plus
• Must have the ability to draw blood, process samples, take vital signs and perform ECGs or able to learn within 6 months of hiring
• Must have the ability to evaluate clinical findings and apply them in a practical manner
• Extensive knowledge of clinical research studies, protocols, etc. 
• Self starter with the ability to run with things 
• Demonstrated ability to build strong teams and relationships 
• Good interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate information to others concisely and effectively, including patients and vendors
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
• Ability to travel for clinical activities, attend investigator meetings or vendor visits/audits, as required
• Strong organizational/prioritization skills for the management of multiple concurrent projects 

Who We Are:Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - kee