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Erlanger · 1 day ago

Research Coordinator I

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Erlanger is a healthcare organization dedicated to research and patient care, and they are seeking a Research Coordinator I to assist in various research-related tasks. The role involves supporting primary research coordinators and managing administrative duties, as well as coordinating with other departments for research specimen processing.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clerical duties, manage files and records, design forms, and other office procedures as required

Assist in Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for all studies

Maintains up-to-date records on research protocol patients

Assist with Scheduling and prepare patients for research visit

Collect routine laboratory specimens per study protocol or as directed by provider based on licensure and scope of practice as well as packaging and shipping of labs drawn

Coordinate with other departments (i.e.: radiology, pathology, surgery, clinical laboratory) for the pick-up of research specimens/scans housed in that area for processing and shipment per study guidelines, under supervision

Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms based on licensure and scope of practice

Assist with patient examinations based on licensure and scope of practice

Operate office medical equipment based on licensure and scope of practice

Assist in maintaining studies, databases (EDC, registries, etc.) and data entry

Resolve queries under supervision

Maintains all filing for Research Department

Copies/faxes/mails documents as required

Assist in preparing for research audits/site visits by gathering necessary charts, images, regulatory binders, and securing a room for the visit as needed

Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to relate well to people of a broad socioeconomic mix, with sensitivity to the patient

Ability to work in a typical office setting with some stressful situations, personal flexibility; moderate sitting, stooping, bending, and moderate work at word processing screen required

Qualification

Phlebotomy trainingCITI certificationIATA certificationMedical TerminologyCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

6 months - 1 year of experience in health care

Certification in Institution Review Board required Course in The Protection of human Research subjects (CITI) course in Protection in Human Research Subjects, Conflict of Interest and Good Clinical Practice; International Air Transportation Association (IATA) certification for shipping dangerous goods and biological substances. If certification is not current at hire date then these must be completed within the first 3 months of employment

Current Driver's License