Representative

ILD Research and Program Representative

Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine division

Full Time

82425BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Clinical Research Supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI), the ILD Research and Program Representative (Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator) will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies, and may receive training and development to prepare and advance for journey-level work at the next level within the series.

May be responsible for the coordination of one or more single or multi-site, active or follow-up clinical trials; help prepare protocols for study initiation; help design flow sheets, data forms and source documents; gather and interpret medical, surgical and laboratory data regarding clinical trial subjects; may apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; help recruit, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; record protocol specific treatments and assure collection and shipment of samples; assist research personnel to keep patients on study schedules; complete study forms to submit to sponsors and/or appropriate agencies; collect, enter and clean data into study databases, maintaining data quality; assist with data analysis; assist with preparation of reports and tables; attend team meetings; and perform other duties as assigned.

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRC) position is with Dr. Jeffrey Golden‘s Interstitial Lung Disease Research team in the Department of Medicine, within the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Golden‘s team engages in a program of research which examines the safety and efficacy of various investigational drug treatments for Interstitial Lung Diseases. Dr. Golden‘s team supports additional Principal Investigators with Pulmonary Hypertension research and other observational and interventional trials. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Research Supervisor, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will administratively support all aspects of clinical trial execution and program administration.

Under direct supervision, the Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator responsibilities will include the following: Represent the research program in ILD clinics (train how to consent patients for the ILD Database study and collect biological samples and other data), learn and train how to ‘Pre-screen‘ patients to gather medical information and determine eligibility, which includes speaking to patients in-person or via telephone to determine availability; train on how to schedule research visits ,schedule protocol-mandated tests with ancillary departments (e.g.,CT scans ); Assist in preparation of study binders/charts for patients who are new participants (e.g., creating ‘master‘ case report forms, printing source documents); Learn to collect and prepare biological samples and/or kits for patient visits and the biorepository; learn to process and store /shipping biological samples during and after patient visits (specimens are accurately processed and labeled and stored/shipped in accordance with Federal and individual study standards); Learn and train how to enter research data onto Case Report Forms (CRF‘s) or into computer-based systems (eCRF‘s) in a timely fashion; Assist PI and CRCs in submitting applications for new studies to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Central IRBs, as well as renew and modify existing studies; Learn to process reimbursement requests for patients who incur costs during study participations (e.g., mileage, parking, bridge tolls); and ensure that all necessary supplies for management of clinical trials is on hand and within acceptable date ranges.

Assistant Clinical Research coordinator responsibilities will include the following: Assist and support the interstitial lung disease providers with the weekly ILD Clinic and ILD Conference operations; the ILD Support group; Advertise and outreach (e.g., ILD Newsletter production and distribution); ILD patient appreciation luncheon, maintenance of referring physician and patient contact databases); Maintain ILD Clinic supplies (e.g., folders, handouts); and provide general administrative support as needed.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $28.48 - $45.80 (Hourly Rate).

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Department Description

The Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine Program includes the UCSF Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine division (based at the Parnassus and Mt. Zion sites), the Pulmonary and Critical Care divisions of the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and the San Francisco VA Medical Center, and at UCSF‘s Mission Bay campus. Each emphasizes different aspects of care for patients with lung disease and lung disease research. The Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine Division in the Department of Medicine have a long history of providing outstanding clinical care, performing innovative research and training academic scientists and physicians. We currently have active, well-funded clinical, translational and basic research programs in lung development, international lung health, pulmonary immunology, genetics of pulmonary and allergic diseases, lung transplantation, microbial pathogenesis, airway diseases, acute lung injury, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary malignancies and pulmonary health disparities. Our large, NIH training grant has been continuously funded since 1966. Nearly a quarter of all academic pulmonologists in the United States have trained at UCSF. This combined unit includes: 7 outpatient clinics, 4 inpatient services, a pulmonary function diagnostic center, 15 independent wet labs, 4 independent research service cores, 6 independent clinical research units, one specialty destination program, and the Nina Ireland Program in Lung Health focusing on philanthropic activities.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Attention to details;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians.
• Demonstrated experience working in clinical trials.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, email, and web-based applications.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and re-prioritize responsibilities as necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, department administrators, staff at all levels, and non-university personnel.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and cooperate with the research team.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in technical procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certification/License
• Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology.
• Demonstrated experience working with patients in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with patients or study subjects.
• Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases.

About UCSF

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.

Pride Values

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 our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009336 CLIN RSCH CRD AST

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday

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