Clinical Research Coordinator I - Precision Medicine

St. Luke's University Health Network

Allentown, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adverse Events, Case Management, Case Report Form (CRF), Clinical Research, Clinical Support, Clinical Trial, Clinical Trial Management, Communications Protocols, Conferences, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Quality, Documentation, Drug Dispensing, Event Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, File Management, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, ICH Regulations, Informed Consent, Laboratory, Maintain Compliance, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medicine, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nursing, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Pathology, Quality Management, Radiology, Regulations, Specimens/Samples, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Allentown, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) assumes a critical role in the research process. The CRC is responsible for the screening, enrollment, consenting, and coordination of clinical trials ensuring compliance with the protocol and all local, state, ICH/GCP Guidelines, and Federal regulations. The CRC is also responsible for maintaining quality data for all patients enrolled into clinical trials as assigned, ensuring timely and accurate data entry for trials as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrates knowledge and practice of ICH/GCP guidelines, HIPPA Regulations and Confidentiality Policies related to clinical research
  • Sound conduct of the clinical trial, including but not limited to, recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements. This includes performing required study procedures as applicable. Apply knowledge and skills to independently review new protocols, consents, and other clinical trials documents to ensure protocol compliance
  • Review and extract data from medical charts to screen patients for eligibility for assigned protocols
  • Review consent form, protocol procedures, and treatment regimen with potential patients and obtain consent from interested participants, documenting the consent process as required
  • Maintenance of accurate and complete documentation, including but not limited to regulatory documents, signed informed consent forms, source documentation, drug dispensing logs, subjects logs and study-related communication.
  • Organizational management of all aspects of the trial including but not limited to timeliness in completing case report forms (CRFs), data entry, reporting adverse drug events, managing caseload and managing study files.
  • Obtain data from other departments (radiology, pathology, etc.) as required by each protocol.
  • Prepare research charts for monitoring visits and audits.
  • Respond to data queries and collate data as requested by research group or investigator, and maintain quality source documentation.
  • Review charts for adverse events and submit appropriate documentation
  • Submit follow-up information as specified by protocol. Long-term survival follow-up may require extensive time acquiring medical records from other physician offices, patient and/or family contact, or correspondence with regulatory agencies.
  • Supports conduct of clinical trials, including travel to physician offices and national meetings/conferences
  • Communication of all protocol-related issues/problems, and other relevant study information to the appropriate medical and management staff.
  • Professional conduct in the presence of subjects, research staff, sponsors, monitors, etc.
  • Provide direction/training to other members of research staff as appropriate. For example, guidance to clinical research associate in completing case report forms.
  • Preparation and shipping of laboratory specimens to study (central) laboratories and maintenance of appropriate certifications related to this function (for example, IATA training).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires sitting for up to seven hours per day, 3 hours at a time. Standing for up to 4 hours per day, 3 hours at time. Requires occasional fingering, handling and twisting and turning. Occasionally requires lifting, carrying and pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasionally requires reaching above shoulder level. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation, seeing as it relates to general vision.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required; will accept Associates degree or High School degree with equivalent clinical research experience (3 years) with 1-2 years coordinator and/or data management experience highly preferred. Must be familiar with medical terminology.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Required knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook; Internet Functions. Experience in health-related field (2 years) required. One year experience in clinical research highly preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services