Research Coordinator

Job Title: Research Coordinator
Company: Ophthalmology Associates
Location: Des Peres, MO

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Base Pay

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm.
  • You must have open availability to work any/all shifts within these hours.
  • You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed.
  
  

RESEARCH COORDINATOR - FORMAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

To provide clinical research support for studies involving human subjects including administration; project implementation, meeting support, quality assurance, and dissemination of results, recruitment; collection, recording, and editing of interview, questionnaire, and clinical data; performing quality assurance monitoring of study data; randomization of study participants; conducting case management tasks; scheduling participant appointments; supporting clinical and group intervention; review medical records following study protocols; and performing other duties in support of clinical trials services as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance in the administrative, technical and scientific day-to-day operation of the study to assure project goals and timelines are met, quality data is collected and managed, and to assure participant and/or data confidentiality.
• Support and assist Research personnel in the operation of equipment used in clinical trials.
• Support the development of Quality Assurance procedures, and assist with the monitoring of data collection and data transfers. Assist with the preparation of annual IRB reviews.
• Support the Project Director, Clinic Coordinator, or PI in the administration of the grant/contract per federal rules and regulations and/or specific grant/contract language. Understand the operational budget and sub-contracts; track documentation and authorization of payment of study related bills. Provide assistance in the preparation of project reports for PI review and approval.
• Recruit study participants to a broad range of studies using specific study protocols to contact, screen, and determine eligibility and schedule appointments with study participants.
• Collect, edit and record/enter study data via interview, structured interview, questionnaire, medical record review, and basic clinical measurements for complex study protocols, and perform technical duties as assigned.
• Support orientation and structured intervention sessions in accordance with technical training and certification(s).
• Assist with case management activities to support the work of the project/s.
• Support the process of summarizing and sharing project information with other sites. Support the Project Director, Clinic Coordinator, and/or PI in maintaining regular contact with other Project Administrators in order to share information and ideas. Assist with the tracking of papers in process for projects, with planning for project papers and posters to be presented at national and international conferences.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• At least one (1) year of experience collecting information using one of the following methods:
  • Telephone/face-to-face interviews
  • Working with patients and study participants in clinical situation (proficiency in refracting patients needed)
• Favorable result on background check required
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Additional experience demonstrating aptitude in other areas:

• One year of experience collecting or processing data for research or Quality Assurance purposes.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes; medical record organization and interpretation.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and interviewing skills with people of all ages.
• Organized, detail oriented, self-directed, and dependable.
• Able to prioritize work, solve problems, and work independently.
• Able to function in a team environment and use negotiation skills.
• Able to use computers and software programs for complex tracking of participant tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in health research or research data collection.
• Familiarity with classification of disease processes.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of basic research ethics and principles.
• Skilled in working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of computer functions.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.