Clinical Research Coordinator

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. 

TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center 
• Primary Stroke Center 
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care 
• Pediatric Intensive Care 
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. 

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. 

Job Summary:

• Specialized research professional working with and under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI) who is primarily responsible for overall design and conduct of research.
• Supports, facilitates, and coordinates daily clinical research activities and plays a critical role in conducting the study and associated regulatory compliance.
• Works with PI, department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on administering compliance, financial, personnel, and other related aspects of the clinical study.
• Reports directly to Director/Clinical Research/OI and indirectly (“dotted line”) to PI (who oversees incumbent’s day-to-day activities) and department service line administrator (SLA).

Reports:

Manager/Clinical research (job code (JC): 025501) or Director/Office of Research (JC: 245202)

Supervises:

None

Required Education:

• Associate degree in allied health, health information management (HIM), nursing, public health, or equivalent

Preferred Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in allied health, HIM, nursing, public health, or equivalent.  Education in healthcare and/or research related fields.

Required Experience:

• One (1) year of relevant job-related experience

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) or more years of clinical research experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Understanding of regulations for Protection of Human Subjects, 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 46, and 21 CFR 50.
• Understanding of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of data management.
• Familiarity with data abstraction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven written, presentation, and verbal competencies.
• High degree of planning and organizational skills.
• Computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Strong ability to work autonomously.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities while demonstrating excellent customer service.
• Ability to work well in a team, manage conflict, and resolve problems effectively.
• Ability to attend routine study-specific research meetings and monthly research coordinator meetings.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) credential from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) within three (3) years of employment required. CCRC credential at time of hire preferred.
  • Human Resources (HR) may substitute the Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) credential from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) for the CCRC credential.
• Preferred: CCRC credential at hire.

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY!  We look forward to speaking with you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.