What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Inc?
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
PNS Clinical Research (PNSCR) is the research division of Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists, a psychiatry private practice spanning 6 locations and 40 providers. PNSCR conducts phase II-IV psychiatry trials ranging from MDD, Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Bipolar Disorder.
Job Summary:
Under policy direction from the Practice Manager and with the support of the COO, the Clinical Research Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting clinical research activities, ensuring adherence to protocols, and contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for assisting in patient identification, recruitment, and enrollment strategies and performing other clinical research duties for the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist PI, physicians, and clinical staff in patient identification, recruitment, and enrollment strategies.
- Ensure patient enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and sponsor guidelines.
- Screen potential patients for protocol eligibility.
- Present trial concepts and details to patients, take part in the informed consent process and enroll/randomize patients into the study.
- Conduct clinical trial visits, including screening and follow-up, and track participant data per protocol requirements.
- Complete accurate and concise documentation of all participant records and other source documentation and forms per protocol.
- Review patient charts for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study drug, and thoroughly document all findings.
- Attend site initiation visits and lead routine monitoring visits
- Perform basic lab duties including processing of samples, centrifuging, storing, and shipping of study specimens.
- Schedule patient screening appointments, treatments, and laboratory assessments required by the protocol.
- Prepare study data for progress reports, analysis, and meeting presentations.
- Participate in required clinical research education and training programs.
- Attend and represent the site at study-related investigator conferences
- Show initiative to identify and implement ways to improve job workflow and surroundings.
- Plan work in a manner that allows timely completion of all assignments and tasks.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related discipline (i.e. pharmacology, nursing, biology, etc.), or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years of clinical research experience.
- Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (upon hire).
Compensation & Benefits:
- PNS offers a competitive compensation package including; medical, dental, vision, and paid time off for full-time employees.
- Salary is based on skill, experience, and tenure of profession.
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the Clinical Research Coordinator role. Duties and responsibilities may evolve, and the Clinical Research Coordinator may be required to perform other tasks as assigned.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
