Clinical Studies Coordinator I, Pulmonology, part-time

at  Wake Forest Baptist Health

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Clinical Studies Coordinator I is responsible for the compilation and collection of data, recruitment of subjects, and general coordination of clinical studies. This is a part-time, 25 hours a week, position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Experience in a medical and/or research setting. Paramedical experience or other clinical experience.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of medical and/or scientific terminology
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Assists principal investigator and other health professionals in troubleshooting various problems related to the management of the clinical study. Assists in all aspects of the data collection process.
• Performs technical procedures on clinical subjects under the direction of the principal investigator or his/her designee.
• Assists with recruitment of patients for the clinical study including tracking the sources of patient referrals. Follow-up with sources of patient referrals including referring doctors, various Medical Center labs, and other sources.
• Maintains appropriate patient records as necessary. This includes charting the condition of the patient and determining their continued eligibility in the study.
• Obtains and interprets pertinent data from medical records as needed to understand past and present condition of the patients.
• Performs day-to-day administrative and clerical duties such as designing brochures, stationery and data forms. Creates reports and graphs pertinent to the study including presentation of the results of the study.
• May supervise other personnel including volunteers as assigned.
• Assists in development of suitable codes and data collection forms for computerization.
• Consults and cooperates with all faculty, coordination centers, sponsors, and health professionals involved in the clinical study.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.