Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics        

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid (in-office variable based on business need)

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.

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.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Department of Pediatrics (Neonatal Medicine Research) is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC II) for multiple projects that include clinical research and surveillance studies in the area of substance use disorders in pregnancy and substance exposed newborns.

The CRC II will also assist with audits and quality assurance reviews; and prepares and attends site visits.  Assists with the preparation of IRB applications and document maintenance and collects and processes biological specimens for appropriate studies when needed (Ex: blood, saliva, urine, placenta, breastmilk).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic. Recruits subjects to participate in the assigned study by using approved methodologies, such as, reaching to healthcare providers for referrals, visiting clinics, using approved advertisements.
• Conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures, and obtaining informed consent of subject and registering patients to cohort studies and other protocols. Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mail-outs.
• Performs biospecimen collection for study purposes, including but not limited to: blood (phlebotomy), saliva (cheek swabs), urine collection, breastmilk collection, and placental tissue.
• Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc.

• Reviews and abstracts the medical records for patients, including review of all records for inclusion/exclusion criteria.  Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems.
• Supervises and trains student research assistants in EMR data abstraction and data entry.
• Reviewing data for quality and completeness for each enrollee for completion and quality (QA).  Answers queries; performs data collection entry into database; maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records.
• Assists with the coordination of the collection, processing, organization, and storage of biological specimens in the systems. May assist in the preparation for IRB and regulatory submissions and maintenance of regulatory files

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• CRC II: Experienced Level Position
  • Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • Master’s Degree preferred OR
  • 2-5 years experience
  • Special Intermittent Project Responsibilities (2-5/year)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organization and communications skills required.
• REDCap knowledge strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and externals contacts.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations
• Language skills (Spanish) a plus
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Phlebotomy skills a plus

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

This position is grant funded through 6/30/2028. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans