Clinical Research Coordinator – HS

Role Overview

• Coordinates daily activities and phases of clinical research projects being conducted with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
• Identifies and assesses eligibility of patients for consideration of participation in clinical research studies;
• Recruits, interviews and enrolls patients into clinical studies;
• Obtains informed consent;
• Coordinates and documents care of patients;
• Ensures proper follow-up visits are scheduled and conducted in accordance with protocol;
• Prepares study materials;
• Provides physician with study mandated criteria necessary for patient orders, response, complications, and to ensure protocol compliance;
• Coordinates care of patients on clinical research protocols to include evaluation and analysis of research data;
• Collects and enters all data for all patients enrolled on protocol;
• Communicates with clinical research team, research manager, and outside federal or industry sponsor regarding protocol and patient status when applicable;
• Participates in ensuring protocol compliance with all federal sponsor and industry regulations;
• Assists in developing plans to meet requirements of new protocols;
• Participates in implementation process;
• Assists physician to assess patient reaction to any modifications or treatment that are part of protocol;
• Reports and documents adverse reactions to clinical research team and research manager;
• Assists in preparation of research presentations and papers for publication;
• Assists in preparation of grants for future funded proposals;
• Communicates with clinical research team, research manager, IRB and outside sponsors when applicable regarding adverse reactions;
• Educates patients and their families of purpose, processes and goals of clinical study;
• Answers questions regarding research protocols;
• Participates in evaluating patients for compliance related to protocol.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or other medical field, or equivalent combination of education experience required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in OB/GYN Medicine preferred; knowledge of medical terminology desired; clinical research certification from an accredited certifying agency desired; computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Software applications desired.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.