"Clinical Research Coordinator I"

Company:

The University of Arizona

Job Location:

Tucson, 85724

Category:

Laboratory and Research

Type:

Full-Time

Posting Number: req24362

Department: All of Us Research Program

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the All of Us Research Program at the University of Arizona and Banner Health. All of Us is a national research program funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It seeks to enroll one million or more individuals from across the United States with an emphasis on Pediatric Participants. The aim is to help speed up medical research and advance precision medicine. The All of Us Research Program at the University of Arizona and Banner Health will contribute significantly to the development of this database by engaging, enrolling, and retaining 100,000 or more participants in our region.

As a Clinical Research Coordinator for All of Us, you will assist with participant recruitment, enrollment, education, retention and data collection by engaging with individuals in various clinical settings. You will be presenting an overview of the program mission and goals, conducting eligibility screenings and informed consent procedures, and collecting physical measurements and biospecimens (blood and urine). You will be responsible for ensuring participants understand what is expected of them and addressing any questions or concerns. In addition, Clinical Research Coordinators are responsible for accurate collection and timely entry of data into various program platforms, processing of biospecimens, scheduling and follow-up communication with participants, longitudinal participant retention, and overall compliance with program procedures. You will work closely with your supervisor, your coworkers, and the clinical team(s) at your assigned site to coordinate and implement program recruitment, enrollment and retention procedures.

Your home site will be Banner University Medical Center - Tucson, but you may be asked to float to Banner University Medical Center - South Campus or Banner University Medical Center - North Campus as needed. Community outreach events at off-site locations, may occur in the evenings and on weekends. Reliable transportation is necessary.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Participant Recruitment & Enrollment:

• Assisting with participant recruitment by engaging with individuals in various clinical and nonclinical settings and presenting an overview of the program mission and goals.
• Create daily recruitment lists via Cerner.
• Uses good Clinical Practice (GCP) and UArizona procedures and other applicable rules, regulations and policies to conduct eligibility screening, informed consent process, and survey completion.
• Handles scheduling of prospective participants for research visits and procedures. Engages in administrative tasks including phone call, email, SMS, in-person, etc.(including reminder communications).
• Completing enrollment visit according to core protocol, standard operating procedures (SOP), and best practices including data collection, physical measurements, and biospecimen collection (blood and urine).
• Ensure proper collection, processing, and handling of biospecimens.
• Coordinate with department, supervisor, coworkers and on-site clinical team(s) to help ensure recruitment, clinical research, and related activities are performed in accordance with protocol and standard operating procedures.
• Sanitize and stock carts daily with enrollment tools and supplies.

Participant Retention:

• Develop a longitudinal relationship with Baseline Participants through frequent communication via phone call, email, SMS, in-person, etc.
• Engage with participants in clinical and nonclinical settings.
• Navigate retention platforms including HealthPro, REDCap, Cerner, and Program Management Toolkit (PMT).
• Support participants with accessing their accounts by overcoming technology / digital barriers through education and strong communication abilities.

Technology Documentation & Miscellaneous:

• Ensure data is accurately captured and entered into program platforms including REDCap, Cerner, HealthPro, and PMT.
• Verify captured data across systems to ensure accurate medical records are transferred to the NIH.
• Complete inventory evaluations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills; able to build rapport with strangers and communicate effectively with individuals from various backgrounds.
• Must be willing to be trained in phlebotomy and biospecimen collection.
• Must be willing to work in a clinical setting.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Knowledge of HIPAA.
• Ability to navigate technology platforms such as Cerner and REDCap.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with policies associated with confidentiality and informed consent.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience working in clinical research or clinical trials

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level PC1

Job Family Clinical Research

Job Function Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Andrea Grambs | agrambs@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please note: If invited to interview, please be prepared to provide three (3) professional references.

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