Job Description

Clinical Research Coordinator I - Pulmonary Research Program/Lung Institute at CEDARS-SINAI summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator I at Cedars-Sinai's Pulmonary Research Program plays a pivotal role in coordinating clinical trials by screening patients for protocol eligibility, documenting patient data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies. This position involves scheduling research visits, managing source documents, and reporting on study progress, while adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and HIPAA regulations. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of clinical research experience and preferably hold ACRP/SOCRA certification.

Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai and become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements!

Work alongside physician-scientists and researchers who are making life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughs. Our team of scientists develop some of the most advanced clinical trials in the world.

The Clinical Research Coordinator I will work independently providing study coordination, screening of patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. This position is responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. The incumbent will be responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. The CRC I member will present study information at research staff meetings and ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedules patients for research visits and procedures.
• In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.
• Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.
• Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
• Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.
• Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.
• May perform other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.
• Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Participates in required training and education programs.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

ACRP/SOCRA (or equivalent) certification, preferred.

Experience:

1 year of clinical research experience, required.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 5003
Working Title : Clinical Research Coordinator I - Pulmonary Research Program/Lung Institute
Department : Research - Pulmonary
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $23.39 - $39.76

Keywords:

Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Patient Screening, Good Clinical Practice, Regulatory Compliance, Data Collection, Informed Consent, Medical Research, Cedars-Sinai, Healthcare

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work,

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