Research Coordinator

Position

• Research
• Coordinator
• Department:
• ECOW
• Reports to:
• Director of
• Clinical
• Research
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Research Coordinator supports the Director of Clinical Research and Physicians in the design, implementation, and analysis of ophthalmic clinical research studies. This position assists in developing research protocols, conducting data collection and analysis, and interpreting results. They serve as a patient counselor to ensure clear and consistent information is provided.

• Principle Duties and Responsibilities
• Participates in department strategy to provide clinical research data needed to support clinical trial activities
• Assists scheduling participant appointments and serves as patient liaison between the Director and other participating Physicians
• Evaluates and analyzes clinical data
• Reviews and comprehends assigned tasks: study proceedings, timelines, inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Collaborate with leaders to identify issues or barriers related to the research program
• Develop, coordinate and implement research strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols
• Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information by following confidentiality guidelines
• Responds to data clarification requests timely
• Communicates clearly and openly with potential study patients
• Ensures that all materials for each clinical trial are available for subject enrollment and provided to each patient
• Promotes ethical conduct by reporting good faith suspicions of misconduct in research to the Director
• Demonstrates excellent organization, decision-making, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with clinical site staff, key leaders and colleagues
• Conduct all patient meetings with compassion, empathy and thoroughness
• Other duties as assigned

Work Relationship and Scope The Research Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Clinical Research as well as other participating physicians.