Background in a medical field and/or completed college level human body related courses.
Certifications and/or licenses are preferred but not required: CCRC, CNA, CMA, LPN.
Previous clinical research experience is preferred but not required.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Highly motivated, organized and strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing and in conversation.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Equipment operated includes standard office equipment and medical equipment such as ECG machines, blood pressure cuffs, centrifuge, phlebotomy tools, etc.
Involves sitting approximately 50 percent of the day, with walking or standing remaining, with scope varying by trials; occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Responsibilities
Recruitment and coordination of trial subjects covering informed consent, screening subjects through inclusion and exclusion criteria, and adhering to safety and compliance issues
Coordination and management of the clinical trial, generating source documents on Microsoft Word, time management, visit coordination, product dispensing and accountability, managing monitoring visits, and communication with sponsor and authorities
Data collection and management, obtaining medical histories and vital signs, performing phlebotomy, lab processing and shipping, recording and management of adverse events, completing Case Report Forms, filing and archiving, and resolving queries