"Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator"

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within Stanford University’s Department of Medicine is a dynamic and innovative center dedicated to excellence in research, medical education, and clinical care. Supported by more than 90 faculty members and a dedicated staff, we are the backbone of our ongoing efforts to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) who is passionate about clinical research and committed to delivering impactful results. The ACRC will collaborate closely with a robust clinical research team—including Principal Investigators, Clinical Research Nurse Managers, Associates, and other stakeholders—to support patients with heart failure. Responsibilities include entering patient information into the electronic health record, notifying clinic staff of enrolled patients, contacting interested potential participants, answering questions from potential participants, and collecting questionnaire responses.

The coordinator will work under the supervision of the Research Nurse Manager and Principal Investigators. Exceptional diplomacy, interpersonal and communication skills, and a high degree of integrity are essential, as is attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

The CV Med Clinical Research Team (CCRT) is a growing and dynamic group dedicated to supporting translational medicine and contributing to the mission of Stanford Medicine. If you are eager to achieve lasting results and make a difference, we invite you to join our team.

Duties include:

• Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments; contact participants with reminders or other requirements.
• Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Review medical records and/or perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data, as needed.
• Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
• Extract data from source documents for research studies as directed. Collect data and complete case report forms.
• Perform basic measurements and tests on patients according to protocol, such as obtaining vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG, after appropriate training/certification. Collect study specimens according to protocol.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Process study compensation payments and thank you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities. Assist with post-study activities, as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year college degree.
• Familiarity with clinical trials.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• General knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Working toward certification(s) to perform basic patient measurements and tests, such as phlebotomy and EKG.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

The expected pay range for this position is $29.44 to $33.26 per hour.