What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at Vitalief?
Overview:
Vitalief is a leading site solutions partner focused on improving the value and contribution of clinical trial sites across the drug development lifecycle. With deep expertise in Consulting (strategic and operational) and Functional Service Provider (FSP) services, we provide fully integrated solutions that streamline clinical trials, improve patient outcomes, and drive value for Sponsors, CROs, and sites.
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our exceptional team (as full-time, fully benefited Vitalief employee) to support our client with a high priority, ongoing oncology clinical study within specific geographic regions.
WHY VITALIEF?
Work Location: 100% onsite in Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
Vitalief is a leading site solutions partner focused on improving the value and contribution of clinical trial sites across the drug development lifecycle. With deep expertise in Consulting (strategic and operational) and Functional Service Provider (FSP) services, we provide fully integrated solutions that streamline clinical trials, improve patient outcomes, and drive value for Sponsors, CROs, and sites.
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join our exceptional team (as full-time, fully benefited Vitalief employee) to support our client with a high priority, ongoing oncology clinical study within specific geographic regions.
WHY VITALIEF?
- You can actively contribute to our clients’ mission of advancing scientific discoveries that have the potential to change patients' lives for the better.
- Our PEOPLE FIRST culture prioritizes personal and professional growth for all Vitalief employees.
- We give everyone a seat at the table – we encourage innovation.
- Life/work balance that includes 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days plus 9 paid Holidays annually.
- Other benefits include Company paid life insurance and short / long term disability coverage; 401K retirement program; Robust healthcare plans to choose from.
Work Location: 100% onsite in Tampa, FL.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of a PI, the CRC will be responsible for identifying patients (utilizing EPIC) screening patients for eligibility for a variety of ongoing oncology clinical trials in the region, reviewing each patient with their primary MD or Advanced Practitioner, discussing the study options with potential participants and then forwarding the patient onto the appropriate study site/clinician for potential study enrollment.
- Follow-up is required to ascertain if patients do actually end up enrolling in the specific studies they were routed to.
- Perform oncology patient searches in EPIC and match them to potential ongoing oncology trials in their region.
- All data entry will be performed in REDCap.
- Bachelor’s Degree is required, ideally in the healthcare field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in clinical research as a Clinical Research Coordinator, with experience in patient recruiting/pre-screening/consenting/retention; activation; regulatory compliance, IRB submissions, data management Experience with collecting, organizing, and handling sensitive research data accurately and securely, and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) are recorded and reported within reporting deadlines outlined in the protocol.
- At least six (6) months of oncology clinical trials experience is required.
- Must be fluent in EPIC; experience with REDCap is preferred (but could learn REDCap if needed).
- Strong working knowledge of current Code of Federal Regulation and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
- Outgoing, friendly and compassionate personality, and ability to interact effectively with patients, families and other providers in a clear and confident manner.
- Self-starter with the ability to demonstrate a “can do” attitude, and possess strong organizational, time management skills.
- Capable of independent decision-making, however, needs to know when to escalate and communicate issues to management.
- Team player - ability to work collaboratively with all team members (i.e., physicians, nurses, staff, and project leadership to ensure that services are coordinated and delivered to patients in a timely manner.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
