Position Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) supports the clinical departments and the Central Research Department (CRD) conducting research at Northside Hospital. Responsibilities involve patient registration, data collection, data submission, adverse event reporting, patient follow-up, records management, regulatory reporting, quality assurance and other activities related to research. The CRC II works closely with the Research Team to complete all research required services. The CRC II is responsible for studies with greater complexity than the CRC I and also serves as a resource for other coordinators regarding all aspects of conducting a clinical trial to better serve the department. Additionally, the CRC II will assist the Research Finance Team to facilitate accurate patient registration and billing. As well as contribute to study start up processes.

Position Requirements

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

High School diploma or equivalent with at least eight (8) years relevant work experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

OR

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing with current and unencumbered licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Georgia with two (2) years relevant work experience in a clinical setting.

OR

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a data driven research – related field (such as allied health, biological sciences, chemistry, economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science) with two (2) years relevant work experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator. If not Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) at time of hire, must achieve professional certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) within three (3) years of hire. Advanced knowledge and understanding of clinical research healthcare science and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) international quality standards for clinical research. Current and valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider CPR & AED Program card.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a data driven research – related field (such as allied health, biological sciences, chemistry, economics, mathematics, psychology, sociology, demography, geography, anthropology, statistics, data science)

 

Three (3) to five (5) years relevant work experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

 

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA).

 

Advanced knowledge of clinical research practices including federal regulations, federal grant and clinical trials policy and regulations, management systems, and technology solutions used to coordinate clinical research.

 

Current and valid certificates of completion for all three (3) of the following Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) courses relevant to coordination of clinical research.

 

CRC Foundations Basics CRC Advanced CTBC Clinical Trial Billing Compliance  

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