Clinical Research Coordinator II

Job Description Grow your career at Cedars Sinai Cedars Sinai offers a culture of happiness, passion, and dedication. This is one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in California and in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Do you have a passion for helping human kind? The Clinical Research Coordinator II will work with an interdisciplinary team of neurologists, neuropsychologists, and clinical researchers with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Clinical Research Coordinator II works independently providing study coordination including screening of research participants for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. The CRC II member is responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting including timely response to sponsor queries. This role is responsible for compiling and reporting on each study including information related to protocol activity, accrual data, workload, and other research information. The incumbent presents information at research staff meetings and may plan and coordinate strategies for increasing research participant enrollment, improving efficiency, training of personnel, or identifying new research opportunities. This position ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA and local Institutional Review Board. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Scheduling of research participants for research visits and procedures. In collaboration with the physician and other medical personnel, documents on Case Report Forms (CRFs) information about changes in research participant condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study drug. Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities. Notifies direct supervisor about concerns regarding data quality and study conduct. Works closely with a regulatory coordinator or directly with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit Adverse Events, Serious Adverse Events, protocol deviations, and Safety Letters following local and federal guidelines. May perform other regulatory/Institutional Review Board duties, budgeting duties, and assisting with patient research billing and reconciliation. Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law. Participates in required training and education programs. Coordinates training and education of other personnel. May participate in centralized activities such as auditing, Standard Operating Procedure development, etc. May identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality. Department-Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Transportation of research medications. Performs research study related assessments and questionnaires. Assists with prescreening of research participants for various clinical trials. Attends research meetings and monthly conference calls with sponsors for study updates. Maintains organized paper and electronic research files. Performs all data collection and data entry tasks for department clinical trials. Assists with preparing manuscripts, letters, and other research documents as needed. Responds to sponsor' inquiries regarding protocol start-up activities and recruitment. Performs literature reviews. This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED, required. Bachelor's degree in a Science, Sociology, or related field is preferred. Licenses/Certifications: ACRP/SoCRA certification is preferred. Experience: 2 years of clinical research experience, required. About Us Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents. About the Team Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most. Req ID : 12984 Working Title : Clinical Research Coordinator II - Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Program - Department of Neurology (Hybrid) Department : Neurology Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Academic / Research Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial Overtime Status : EXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $58,864.00 - $100,068.80