Clinical Research Coordinator A at University of… · Philadelp…

Summary: The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Clinical Research Coordinator A will be responsible for implementing clinical research activities within the Cardiovascular Division, assisting with study coordination and recruitment for industry-sponsored studies, and ensuring patient and data safety. Responsibilities: - Assist in coordinating the conduct of assigned clinical trials performed by the physicians of Penn Cardiology and collaborate with principal investigators to assure research activities are conducted with the currently approved protocol/amendments, according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines applicable to federal and state requirements and University policies - Identify and recruit study subjects - screen regularly to identify potential patients for specific studies and determine patient eligibility by communicating with physicians, clinical staff, and by reviewing medical data - Recruit patients and explain protocol and consent forms - Assure original signed consent forms are maintained in the study binder - Creates and maintains research data, regulatory files, subject data and patient tracking databases - Assures reported trial data are accurate, complete and verifiable from source documents; collects data on adverse events and reports serious adverse events according to regulatory requirements - Organize and coordinate study procedures – schedule study visits within protocol designated time frames; assure research orders and billing information are properly entered into the electronic medical record; ensure protocol dictated patient remuneration - Assist in conducting in conducting initiation, monitoring and closeout visits with sponsors - Provides training and education for patient care staff in all aspects of trial initiation, conduct and closure - Serves as primary contact for subjects, sponsors and staff of research related University offices and hospital departments in nursing, pharmacy, billing, medical records related to assign studies - Provides oversight of administration of medications, study drugs or study interventions and monitor subject care and status throughout the course of the study - Sample processing – process, label, and store human subject blood samples according to study protocol - Help manage inventory - Assist interventionalists in investigational device trials, device dispensing/accountability - Create Smart phrases in EPIC/Penn Chart - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required Required Skills: Clinical Trials Coordination, Clinical Practice (GCP), Data Collection, Patient Recruitment Important Skills: Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Sample Processing Benefits: Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare., Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions., Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis., Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year., Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility., Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life., Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally., University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities., Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff., Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments., Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia., Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child.