About this role
Preferred Primary Care Physicians, one of Pittsburgh's largest private physician practices, is looking for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator. The clinical research coordinator will be responsible for assisting with daily clinical research operations, implementation and conduct of multiple clinical trials and ensuring all research activities are coordinated in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with a diverse group of people in a clear and concise manner. Detail oriented and highly organized. Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively while managing multiple studies and projects. Promote a team approach with high standards of professionalism and productivity.
Expected Routine Responsibilities
- Day to day clinical research and operational oversight of the research office and the coordination with the physician's clinical office, in accordance with GCP guidelines and all federal, state and local regulations. Exhibits strong study management skills through organization, communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership..
- Recruits and screens potential study participants and performs intake assessments
- Creates and/or maintains all documents and records related to the study
- Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on the study progress
- Manages the inventory of equipment and supplies related to the study and orders more as needed
- Collects specimens and inputs data and patient information into electronic systems
- Creates reports on each study, including notes on protocols, workload, data collection, and more
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior organizational and time management skills
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and also as part of a team
- Skilled with standard computer programs including the MS Office suite
- Understanding of medical terminology as well as standard clinical procedures and protocols
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required. Candidates with at least a two (2) year degree highly preferred. Minimum two (2) years of clinical research experience, or equivalent experience in a health-related field (e.g., RN, LPN, MA), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Competencies:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and multi-task.
Come join our team for competitive pay, fantastic benefit package including a great 401k plan, and a positive, healthy, work/life balance!
Other facts
About Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.
Founded in 1995, PPCP is the largest independent primary care practice in Western Pennsylvania. It consists of 41 primary care physicians, 30 advance practice providers and 221 other full-time employees, serving around 85,000 patients. Its 25 practice locations cover the Pittsburgh communities of South Hills, Washington, Charleroi and Uniontown. Nine of the PPCP locations provide care to federally underserved communities in Pittsburgh and Uniontown.
PPCP has a long history of driving quality care and leveraging state-of-the-art technologies. In addition to primary care services, PPCP offers complex care management, primary care palliative services, ambulatory care, certified diabetes education, nutrition counseling, social workers and an after-hours nursing triage/telehealth center.
PPCP has a long history of driving quality care and leveraging state-of-the-art technologies. In addition to primary care services, PPCP offers complex care management, primary care palliative services, ambulatory care, certified diabetes education, nutrition counseling, social workers and an after-hours nursing triage/telehealth center. It also offers a central laboratory and outpatient centers (for cardiac testing, sleep disorders and physical therapy). PPCP also is involved in clinical research, and is currently one of 75 practices in the U.S. – and the only one in Pennsylvania – to participate in pediatric clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine; it also was one of the clinical trial sites for other COVID-19 therapeutics.
What you'll do
- The Clinical Research Coordinator will oversee daily clinical research operations and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, managing study documents, and maintaining communication with participants.
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