Clinical Research Coordinator, CRC

Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/

Established in 2015, the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center is a collaboration of the George Washington University, the GW Hospital, and the GW Medical Faculty Associates to expand GW's efforts in the fight against cancer. The GW Cancer Center also incorporates all existing cancer- related activities at GW, with a vision to create a cancer-free world through groundbreaking research, innovative education, and equitable care for all.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator, CRC supports research projects in an assigned practice area through the performance of basic clinical and administrative procedures including data collection and tracking. This position helps ensure that GWMFA research projects conform to regulatory and clinical guidelines. The Clinical Research Coordinator works independently to provide support for Investigator-Initiated studies and other studies of all phases. This position will conduct clinical trial activities, will analyze data, and will assist in the preparation of electronic and paper regulatory submissions, program reports, funding proposals, work plans, activity charts and correspondence as needed. Additional duties include working with operations manuals, auditing for research documentation, and maintaining participant databases.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assesses patient study eligibility, obtains past medical history and health status as required by the research protocol. Interacts with research participants and family members in a friendly, prompt, and caring manner, maintaining confidentiality and respect at all times.
2. Abstracts clinical data from medical charts and medical records.
3. Performs clinical and administrative procedures as necessary for study protocol - i.e. blood pressure, venipuncture, vital signs, completing case forms, answering queries, and completing regulatory documents.
4. Tracks participants' adverse reactions examples include data management, clinical follow up. Assesses adverse reaction, discuss with investing physician, completes case report and documentation.
5. Completes and maintains institutional review board documentation (submission, continuing review and safety updates).
6. Coordinates study recruitment efforts, referrals, advertising and database research.
7. Schedules patient visits and coordinates testing with other departments.
8. Prepares study samples for storage and shipping.
9. May be responsible for tracking study income.
10. Attends investigator meetings as required.
11. Establishes drug maintenance with pharmacy.
12. Participates in preparation of new research proposals.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills
1. Adequate visual acuity to read printed materials.
2. Hearing acuity is sufficient to participate in numerous conversations throughout the workday both in person and over the telephone.
3. Cope effectively with daily stress brought on by time pressures and conflict situations.
4. Must be able to reach for and grasp lightweight items (files, binders, books) repeatedly throughout each day.

Special Factors: Operate the following office equipment: computer, telephone, recorder, calculator, copier, and pager. Use Microsoft Office, OnCore and other relevant computer programs.

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS and 2 years of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Certification preferred.

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