Clinical Research Coordinator II Psychiatry Research

Boston Medical Center

Boston, MA

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SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Adverse Events, Calendar Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Clinical Trial Management, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Management, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, English Language, Fax Machines, Grant Writing, Healthcare, IBM SPSS Statistical Package, IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee), Informed Consent, Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Neuroscience, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Photocopy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Reporting Skills, Research Grants, Startup, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Programming Languages, Statistics, Statistics Software, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Web Browsers

LOCATION

Boston, MA

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30+ days ago

Clinical Research Coordinator II, Psychiatry Research

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, hybrid schedule (in-office days vary week to week)

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal - to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That's why you'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

There's never been a better or more exciting time to join our BMC community and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Psychiatry's Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis Program (WRAP) is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) to assist in the implementation/coordination of schizophrenia clinical trials and epidemiological studies.

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the CRC II will coordinate study start-up activities, conduct interviews and data collection using approved techniques. Assists with participant recruitment, administering questionnaires, gathering data, maintaining subject databases, performing general administrative tasks, and participating with the research team in preparation of data and other related duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruits participants to participate in the study; conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols, and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or emails and/or sends mailouts.
Administers questionnaires, conducts interviews, and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires via computer, tablet, phone, or in-person.
Maintains patient study files in accordance with legal and institutional guidelines.
Reviews data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry
Run statistical tests on data using a statistical program (SPSS; generates results and summaries).
Provides assistance in the development of reports, grants, presentations and data analysis.
Assists with manuscript/grant preparation and research.
Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats.
Perform administrative duties associated with the study's Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB.
Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary.
Performs office-related duties such as assisting with scheduling team meetings, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelors' degree required.
Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or Public Health is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

2-5 years of research experience is required. Experience in Psychological Research or Mental Health clinical studies preferred.
Prior experience with Schizophrenia clinical trials strongly preferred .

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to read and write fluently in English required. Additional language skill in the language of target community is a plus.
Professional demeanor, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, reliability and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively (listen and build trust) and be non-judgmentally with people of different gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Experience with statistical software (SAS) a plus.
Experience with data management software (REDCap) a plus.
Must successfully complete training in human subjects research certification.

JOB BENEFITS:

Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Clinical Research Coordinator II Psychiatry Research

Boston Medical Center

Boston, MA

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