Clinical Research Coordinator

Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

University of Miami is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator for a job in Miami, Florida.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Clinical Research Coordinator
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: StaffThe Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work on the UHealth Campus. The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 serves as an entry level clinical research professional that has a basic foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management or implementing clinical research protocols. This role exhibits increased learned skills and flexibility in performing duties, and assumes responsibility for simple clinical research protocols and timelines. --- In conjunction with research manager implements policies and procedures to accomplish project goals--- Participate in community events and activities to increase awareness of the project--- Help design and implement culturally appropriate recruitment strategies--- Recruit and enroll participants into the study including obtaining informed consent, conducting interviews and questionnaire completion with research participants according to detailed procedures and guidelines--- Visits appropriate referral sources (i.e. hospitals, clinics, etc.) to market clinical studies/trials and conducts face-to-face screenings and assessments to determine eligibility; communicates with family or persons involved in participant's care.--- Facilitates in the scheduling of appointments for participants and actively monitors recruitment staff schedules for opportunities to schedule appointments--- Conducting basic examinations such as height, weight, automated blood pressure readings, and hip waist ratios according to detailed procedures and guidelines--- Maintains logs/progress reports to track both currently enrolled as well as follow-up patients/participants--- Oversee procedures for collecting, processing and shipping bio-specimens to the designated bio-bank. --- Maintenance and calibrations of study equipment (scales, centrifuges)--- Verifies accuracy of research data and monitors data quality control--- Helps prepares patient invoices for payments, repairs, trials, warranties etc.--- Providing assistance with IRB processes (e.g., abiding by requirement for reporting safety or study deviations, initiating modifications to study procedures--- As needed, assists and serves as a back up in CHW in study related procedures such as informed consent, obtaining survey data and study related examination and serve as a back-up for phlebotomy when needed.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS --- Bachelor's degree in relevant field required--- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience--- Experience performing phlebotomy preferred--- Bilingual (English and Spanish)--- Flexible hours may be needed to accommodate the needs of the clients - Some evenings and weekends.--- Local traveling involved. Travel to national meetings and trainings will also be required. --- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.--- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.--- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.--- Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.University of Miami Job ID #R100066868-1.About University of MiamiThe University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Continuing Education

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