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Clinical Research Coordinator I at University of… · Chicago
Job Description
Department
BSD MED - Center for Health and the Social Sciences - Oral Health Research Staff
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Supports, facilitates and coordinates daily study activities while working with investigators and other staff.
Educates patients about study procedures to be performed, the study visit schedule, what to report between and during visits, and the risks and benefits of the procedures.
Plans and coordinates the schedule for study non-clinical visits and activities.
With guidance from study protocols, investigators, and staff, conducts screening and informed consent for potential study enrollees, administer study questionnaires/surveys with study enrollees, collect intraoral images of study enrollees.
Protects patients and data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits under supervision or following specific protocol procedures.
Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Recruit participants for other clinical research studies.
Provides services at UCM Dental Research Study Clinic as well as affiliated study sites including mobile dental units across Chicagoland area.
Helps patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
Schedules clinical appointments with patients in person and over the phone.
Asks about the patient's medical history, blood pressure, and pulse.
Documents measurements and treatments in the electronic dental record. Positions and passes instruments for dentist's access.
Suctions patient saliva and debris during treatments.
Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential.
Provides patients with instructions for oral self-care following dental treatments.
Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling).
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Adheres to infection control and sterilization procedures and prepare instruments and equipment.
Provides instrumentation by working with Central Sterile Processing to sterilize and deliver instruments to treatment area.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Available to work evening and weekend shifts as well.
Available to work at various UCM service areas and different locations across Chicagoland region, including South, West and North suburbs.
Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies.
Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
Preferred Competencies
Work independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to providing a high level of service and high degree of professionalism.
Attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Absorb large amounts of information quickly.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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