Houston Methodist · 14 hours ago
Research Coordinator III
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Research Coordinator III to manage multiple clinical research projects. This role involves gathering patient data, providing administrative support, and ensuring compliance with study protocols while mentoring junior staff.
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Responsibilities
Assists with training all clinical research personnel regarding enrollment/recruitment protocols and processes, identifying and clinical research subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategies, as necessary
Precepts new clinical research staff and educates staff regarding scientific aspects of studies. Serves as a resource for the clinical research staff
Role models excellent, clear and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution. Demonstrates a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work environment that actively helps one another achieve department goals. Collaborates with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner
Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings and in-services with nurses and physicians
Organizes and participates in pre-site and site initiation visits
Completes initial patient assessments, per competence, utilizing interview, observation and examination; obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy; teaches proper procedures to research coordinator and research coordinator assistant
Oversees and maintains accurate source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol including participant records, drug documentation, reconciling study drug/device accountability; monitors documentation for quality and accuracy
Leads and conducts reviews on on-going studies and oversees quality assurance on ongoing protocols; productive working relationship with study monitor
Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently and cost effectively; maintains supply inventory and equipment; ensures return of test article/clinical supplies; maintains regulatory standards
Assists in budget development and CMS coverage analysis and study billing management
Researches best cost/quality options for supply orders and is a good financial steward of Houston Methodist’s resources and considers this for such orders. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks
Plans and designs source documentation for protocol. Develops study specific forms or tools per protocol to use in clinical research and teaches research team how to use the assessment tool
Develops and conducts procedures for laboratory collection and storage
Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Five years of clinical research-related experience
Must have one of the following: CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) or CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to work independently
Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills
Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-07
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