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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator B
Job Description Summary
The Division of Rheumatology is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to work as part of a team managing an observational investigator-initiated study of rare rheumatic diseases. This role involves frequent interaction with patients in inpatient and outpatient settings at multiple clinic locations. The Clinical Research Coordinator B (CRC B) position requires a high degree of organization, flexibility, and clinical research judgment within a fast-paced and dynamic environment where priorities may shift quickly based on patient and physician availability, clinical status, and time-sensitive study requirements. The CRC B will work in a highly collaborative team environment with other research coordinators, a lab manager, program manager, and investigators to help advance the research mission of the Division and University. Coordinate patient-oriented clinical and translational research projects within the Division of Rheumatology. Position will manage study activities including subject recruitment, data entry, subject visits and follow-up, and regulatory documentation. Work directly with study physicians, other research staff, and patients. Help advance the research mission of the Division and University.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Actively plan and implement inpatient and outpatient pre-screening, screening, and recruitment strategies; and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in meeting recruitment targets.
Review clinic schedules, inpatient lists, and medical records of a large volume of patients with upcoming clinic visits, obtain investigator feedback, contact potential referring physicians, approach potential participants in the clinic or by phone.
Prepare for and conduct participant visits including coordinating specimen collection with collaborators, conducting consent discussions, collecting data from participants and medical records, and coordinating with investigators to ensure completion of case report forms in a timely manner
Monitor participant retention, study adherence, and protocol compliance, and implement strategies to support engagement and minimize loss to follow-up.
Coordinate with collaborating Penn labs to obtain and transport biospecimens; log, track, and store biospecimens. Perform sample pulls.
Participate in regular study-related meetings and communications with team leadership, collaborators, and team members. Create and present data reports and meeting…