Clinical Research Specialist

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Monitors study and patient compliance with established protocols including participation in informed consent and sample collection, inventory and shipping; designs and maintains data collection including working with physicians for RECIST and CTCAE measurements; collects, codes, enters, edits, compiles and retrieves data related to clinical studies; acts as liaison with investigators and keeps them informed of procedures related to their studies; assists in continuing education of physicians and clinical staff related to clinical research; designs data collection forms and procedures for clinical research program; assists department with date submission; documents IRB approval; checks eligibility requirements to determine patient eligibility for protocols; abstracts data from necessary sources as required for study; obtains and submits x-rays, op reports and other reports as needed for protocol purposes; maintains records; monitors dosage modifications and treatment calculations for compliance; reports adverse drug reactions; evaluates protocol study forms for completeness, accuracy and compliance with patient records; assists in preparation of grant proposals and progress reports related to clinical research; assists physicians with special requests for data collection; suggests methods for improving data collection; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required. 

Bachelor's degree in allied heath, nursing or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of clinical research or directly related experience.   Ability to work directly with patients, providers, and physicians and to work independently is preferred.

USA Health is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally-protected basis.