Clinical Research Coordinator

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. We are looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator to join the team! This position identifies and assesses patients who may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial or research program, distributes information, acts as a clinical resource, manages data, conducts follow-up care for patients, and attends meetings pertaining to the program.

Duties:

• Identifies patients who may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial or research program
• Performs the initial assessment of potential patients
• Takes clinical history and completes patient data forms
• Provides potential patients with study information
• Obtains informed consent forms
• Acts as a clinical resource and liaison between physicians, nurses, and laboratory personnel
• Assists in data management and data analysis
• Responsible for the initiation, organization, and carrying out of patient follow-up
• Assesses patient at all follow-up visits
• Attends various meetings pertaining to the clinical trial or research program
• May present information
• May train clinical research staff
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree AND: 12 months of clinical practice, nursing, or clinical trial or research program coordination experience. Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree for a total of 60 months experience OR Master's Degree in lieu of experience.

Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, ability to explain the clinical trial study information to the participants, ability to read and follow instructions and guidelines, knowledge of clinical trial protocols.

Certifications or Licensure: Oklahoma State licensure is required for Nurses and Physician Assistants. Basic Life Support (BLS).

Working Conditions: Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Speaking and listening. Reaching, bending, standing and stooping. Environmental: Clinic Environment. Exposure to infectious diseases.