Clinical Research Coordinator HEMONC

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will work with a close-knit group of health services researchers and clinicians at the University of California, San Francisco and San Francisco VA Health Care System, who are focused on improving the health of older persons. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong work ethic who has a background in clinical research or a related field, to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) on a study related to health services. The CRC will perform independently or with general direction at the fully operational journey level of the series to execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols, as directed by the Clinical Research Supervisor and/or Principal Investigator (PI); coordinate the data collection and operations of clinical research studies under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF and regulating agency policies.

 

The CRC’s duties may include, but will not be limited to: recruiting research subjects (identification, determine eligibility and obtain consent of potential research participants); obtaining medical and health information from participants and abstracting information from electronic clinical records; administering surveys; conducting semi-structured interviews; overseeing participant payments; creating, cleaning, updating, and managing qualitative and quantitative datasets and reports; analyzing data using quantitative and qualitative methods; assisting in conducting literature reviews; participate in manuscript preparation and research result presentation. Administrative duties may include: coordinating project schedules and team meetings; managing Investigator’s protocols in the Committee on Human Research online system, as well as renewals and modifications of protocol applications and the implementation of new studies; participating in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval within University compliance; helping assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; overseeing study data integrity; implementing and maintaining periodic quality control procedures; maintaining all regulatory documents; participating in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and performing other research-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications - HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training. - Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population. - Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines. Preferred Qualifications - Undergraduate degree or Master’s degree in the health sciences, or related field - Qualitative research experience including but not limited to conducting interview and focus groups and analyzing qualitative data - Experience in active listening, empathetic interviewing - Experience with REDCap, Qualtrics or some other database/survey platforms - Experience conducting reviews of electronic medical records. - Makes sound decisions under pressure and has strong ability to assess when to escalate matters to a superior. - Completes projects in a timely manner, and prioritizes multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines. - Understanding of medical terminology. - Ability to create rapport and relationships with diverse patient populations, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation. - Knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines - Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system. - Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.) - Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines: o Good Clinical Practice Guidelines o Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA) o The Protection of Human Research Subjects o CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects o Effective Cash Handling Procedures o Environmental Health and Safety Training o Fire Safety Training - Prior experience with research in the clinical or social sciences, including prior academic research experience, e.g. college-level research; sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training. - Strong work ethic. - Strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions. - Ability to express facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner. - Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team, multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population. - Demonstrates and promotes professional and personal integrity. - Proficiency in MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365/MS Teams, etc.) and videoconferencing (Zoom, Teams, etc.)

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.