Clinical Research Coordinator I, Neurology

Clinical Research Coordinator I – Neurology Department

Department Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the 10 best large employers in the United States and among the top 5 of healthcare employers, according to the America’s Best Employers 2022 list compiled by Forbes.  UTSW is also ranked as the top healthcare employer for diversity in the US according to the America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022 list compiled by Forbes and Statista; and we are the only healthcare institution listed among the top 20 employers nationally.   The Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in the comprehensive management of neurological conditions.  Our vibrant department comprises more than 75 full-time faculty in 12 subspecialty sections, supporting a spectrum of complex and innovative approaches to neurological care, a broad range of novel research programs, and a panoply of educational opportunities for trainees.  The department offers access to the latest innovative treatments in one of the most rapidly advancing fields of medicine and features an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Level-4 NEAC Epilepsy Center.  Through collaborations with the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the department is building state-of-the art facilities for drug and device testing and bringing current and new faculty together for collaborative research on brain disease therapy.   

Position Summary & Preferred Qualifications/Experience

A multi-year Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC) position is available in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.  Working independently under the Research Program Manager, the CRC I will be responsible for carrying out clinical research studies, including but not limited to participant recruitment and enrollment, scheduling study visits, carrying out study procedures, data collection and transfer to data repositories, and maintaining study records.  The CRC I must be able to work in a multidisciplinary clinical team, display a high degree of initiative, and have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.   

The CRC I will participate in all phases of clinical research projects, from study design to analysis and writing manuscripts for submission to academic journals.  They will work closely with research participants and with other clinical research team members, including CRCs, post-doctoral fellows, members of collaborating research groups, Program Managers, and Study Physicians.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in medical or science related field and one-year clinical research experience. 

• May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.

•   ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus. 

• A Heart Saver for non-licensure or BLS for Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.  

Job Duties

May perform some or all the following:

• Directly interacts with clinical research participants, as required, for the research study. Interacts via telephone, telehealth or in-person.

• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial including maintaining and developing regulatory information to comply with industry standards, University policies, FDA requirements or other hospital policies

• Coordinate and schedule study procedures as per protocol. 

• Approved study protocols which have order sets built may be pended by the non-licensed coordinator with oversight by PI. 

• When outside of protocol, presents evidence and provides options (within scope of protocol) to PI.

• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines. 

• May also assist with the consent process Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study which may also include developing CRF’s or data collection tools Assist in developing and implementing research studies to include writing clinical research protocols.

• Conduct study procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of work Requires familiarity with research budgets to assist with or develop study budgets.

• May perform research billing activities, as needed, based on size of department (including linking patient calendars).

• May review and abstract information from medical records for verification of eligibility for trials, as needed based on size of department.

• Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.

• Review research study protocols to ensure feasibility

• Assist in developing website or other social media for marketing/recruiting of clinical research study

• Develop proficiency in the clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and other required data entry systems 

• Maintain subject level documentation Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:  a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.

• Performs other duties as assigned.    

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires knowledge of basic and clinical research terminology, regulations, and procedures.

• Work requires strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, and interactive web-based software).

• Work requires ability to communicate effectively with various levels of internal and external contacts.

• Work requires ability to work with confidential information on daily basis

• Proactively works to maximize results of the team and organization

• Follows and understands the regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI)

• Work requires good communication skills.

• Work requires the ability to problem solve.    

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. 

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