Clinical Research Coordinator II, Gastroenterology

at  Boston Medical Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Lead CRC, Senior Research Manager and Principal Investigator for assigned research studies, the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) II will perform research activities using approved techniques. The CRC procures, processes and ships research specimens and conducts patient recruitment, administers questionnaires, abstracts medical records, maintains patient databases, enters data into sponsor-specific electronic data capture forms, performs administrative tasks, assists in grant preparation, and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Will also assist with audits and quality improvement projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Baccalaureate Degree Required
• Master’s Degree preferred OR
• 2-5 years experience
• Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5/year)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through.
• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to follow-through. Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic. Obtaining informed consent (for non-treatment studies) and registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols.
• Reviewing and abstracting the medical records for patients, including review of pathology reports.
• Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems. Entering information into the appropriate EMR and eCRF systems and departmental systems.
• Reviewing data for quality and completeness based on established queries.
• Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems
• May be responsible for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files