Research Coordinator III - Academic Offices of Clinic Trials - Military Veterans

JOB SUMMARY

At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator III position is responsible for coordinating the drive on multiple clinical research projects and/or for multiple Principal Investigators (PI), gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol and providing general administrative duties in support of the study. The Research Coordinator III position evaluates results of (or response to) process; summarizes data; may provide guidance to other level coordinators.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20%

1. 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. (EF)
2. Precepts new clinical research staff and educates staff regarding scientific aspects of studies. Serves as a resource for the clinical research staff. (EF)
3. 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. (EF)

SERVICE - 20%

1. Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings and in-service nurses and physicians. (EF)
2. Organizes and participates in pre-site and site initiation visits. (EF))
3. 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. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 20%

1. 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. (EF)
2. Leads and conducts reviews on on-going studies and oversees quality assurance on ongoing protocols; productive working relationship with study monitor. (EF)
3. 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. (EF)

FINANCE - 20%

1. Assists in budget development and CMS coverage analysis and study billing management. (EF)
2. 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

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 20%

1. 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. (EF)
2. Develops and conducts procedures for laboratory collection and storage. (EF)
3. Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

o Bachelor’s degree

o Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

o Five years of clinical research-related experience