Erlanger Health System
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Research Coordinator I provides administrative and clinical support for research studies, including patient care and specimen collection. They are responsible for maintaining study records, managing databases, and ensuring compliance with IRB requirements.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of healthcare experience. Mandatory certifications include CITI, GCP, and IATA, along with a valid driver's license.
Detail oriented, with ability to multi-task. Multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of research including administrative and clinical procedures. The Research Coordinator I assists primary research coordinators, nurses, managers and providers to care for patients. Performs routine clerical duties.
Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program.
Required: 6 months - 1 year of experience in health care.
Phlebotomy training / experience preferred. Medical Terminology.
Preferred: Additional certifications as required per clinical areas
Perform administrative and clerical duties, manage files and records, design forms, and other office procedures as required. Assist in Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements for all studies. Maintains up-to-date records on research protocol patients. Assist with Scheduling and prepare patients for research visit. Collect routine laboratory specimens per study protocol or as directed by provider based on licensure and scope of practice as well as packaging and shipping of labs drawn. Coordinate with other departments (i.e.: radiology, pathology, surgery, clinical laboratory) for the pick-up of research specimens/scans housed in that area for processing and shipment per study guidelines, under supervision Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms based on licensure and scope of practice. Assist with patient examinations based on licensure and scope of practice. Operate office medical equipment based on licensure and scope of practice. Assist in maintaining studies, databases (EDC, registries, etc.) and data entry. Resolve queries under supervision. Maintains all filing for Research Department. Copies/faxes/mails documents as required. Assist in preparing for research audits/site visits by gathering necessary charts, images, regulatory binders, and securing a room for the visit as needed. Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to relate well to people of a broad socioeconomic mix, with sensitivity to the patient. Ability to work in a typical office setting with some stressful situations, personal flexibility; moderate sitting, stooping, bending, and moderate work at word processing screen required.
