The coordinator is responsible for recruiting, screening, and enrolling patients for clinical trials while ensuring compliance with federal and institutional guidelines. They will also handle administrative tasks, data extraction, and scientific writing for research publications.
Requirements summary
A bachelor's degree and 0-1 year of related experience are required, along with proficiency in medical terminology and computer systems. Strong communication skills and experience with IRB or patient interaction are preferred.
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
The Richard A. and Susan F.
Smith Center for Outcomes Research, Electrophysiology & Digital Health Section at BIDMC is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research Coordinator to be responsible for the managing/overseeing of recruiting, screening and enrolling of patients for participation in a multiple clinical trial, ensuring compliance with federal, state and institutional guidelines.
The Smith Center is devoted to addressing the most pressing issues in cardiovascular care through innovative and rigorous analysis of data.
The Electrophysiology & Digital Health Section focuses on clinical, policy, and ethics questions arising from the use of medical devices.
Cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs) are increasingly common interventions for a wide spectrum of cardiovascular diseases.
We study the use of advanced statistical modeling to characterize the benefits of CIEDs, while using mixed methods to explore patients’ experiences from shared decision-making around implantation through end-of-life care.
We are currently leading a nationwide clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of different strategies for managing CIEDs long-term.
Our group also works with collaborators worldwide on the application of artificial intelligence to electrocardiograms and its deployment in clinical care.
The Electrophysiology and Digital Health research program is funded by various grants including: the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and other extramural funding.
The section regularly produces and publishes research in high-impact journals.
The Clinical Research Coordinator, under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, will engage in a variety of collaborative research projects working closely with clinician investigators, statisticians, administrative staff and trainees.
The Clinical Research Coordinator will oversee recruitment activities at BIDMC for a multi-site PCORI funded study and other clinical research and writing related activities under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager.
The variety of tasks associated with this position, include, but are not limited to the following: assisting with study administrative tasks such as, IRB communications and document development, site management and startup activities, writing progress reports, scientific writing (including drafting manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations), grant applications, medical chart review, completion of case report forms, data extraction and upload, site staff communication and patient contact for research studies, and maintain the section’s OpenScholar website.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Comprehensive Compensation
This position is perfect for someone looking to enhance their clinical research career.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong writing, communication, and patient interaction skills.
IRB experience and patient interaction experience is preferred.
Additional project opportunities are available based on interest.
Passion and a willingness to learn are essential!
As Clinical Research Coordinator, you will have a key role in helping produce high-impact research.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities: 1. Independently or in conjunction with other clinical research staff and/or research nurse, recruits and enrolls research subjects onto clinical research projects according to study protocols. May assess research subjects' eligibility for inclusion in a particular protocol based on contracts with physicians and nurses and knowledge of the protocol. (essential) 2. Checks all eligibility and ineligibility criteria with the research subjects' medical record. Verifies information with clinical research nurse and/or principal investigator. (essential) 3. Discusses informed consent with research subjects. Interacts with research subjects prior to entering the study and throughout the entire treatment. Assists with scheduling appointments and follow up tests. (essential) 4. Learns protocol and monitors strict adherence to protocols by physicians, nurses and research subjects. Reviews protocol requirements with physicians, nurses and fellows. Identifies any problems with protocol compliance and notifies principal investigator and/or research nurse. Begins to learn how to independently resolve problems with protocol. (essential) 5. Extracts data on protocol subjects from hospital records, outpatient charts and private physician office records in order to complete case report forms required by specific protocols. Enters data into computerized system. (essential) 6. Assists clinic staff in obtaining insurance approval for subject protocol participation and scheduling tests and arranging admissions or outpatient visits for subjects. (essential) 7. Assists investigator with correspondence with IRB. (essential) 8. As needed, may function in areas/clinics performing job duties related to clinical research studies. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. 0-1 year of related work experience required. Medical terminology. Working knowledge of computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Competencies
Decision
Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
Problem
Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Independence of
Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written
Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral
Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Teamwork
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Customer
Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical
Requirements:
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.
Pay
Range: $19.23 - $28.37 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
