Job Description

As a Clinical Research Coordinator II, you will work independently providing study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. You will be responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. Will also be responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings. You may plan and coordinate strategies for increasing patient enrollment, improving efficiency, training of personnel, or identifying new research opportunities. Will ensure compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board (IRB).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Independent study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details to the patients, and participating in the informed consent process.Scheduling of patients for research visits and procedures.In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents thoroughly on Case Report Forms (CRFs) the following; changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug.Maintains accurate source documents related to all research procedures.Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries.Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.Responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information; present this information at regular research staff meetings.Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct.Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters in accordance with local and federal guidelines.May involve other regulatory / Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation.Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA and local Institutional Review Board.Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.May coordinate training and education of other personnel.May participate in centralized activities such as auditing, Standard Operating Procedure development, etc.May plan and coordinate strategies for increasing patient enrollment, and/or improving clinical research efficiency.May identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.May identify new research opportunities and present to investigatorsParticipates in required training and education programs
Qualifications

Educational Requirements: 

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree is strongly preferred

Licenses: 

ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification preferred

Experience: 

Two (2) years minimum of directly related experience
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Req ID : HRC0824907
Working Title : Clinical Research Coord II - Smidt Heart Institute - Makkar Lab
Department : Heart Institute
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $28.30 - $48.11