Research Coordinator Associate

Department:

80031 Research - Biorepository Program

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1st shift, weekdays (M-F), 8 hrs each day generally between 0800-1630 with some flexibility with start/end times. Some evening, holiday, weekend coverage as needed, though rare.

Pay Range

$24.85 - $37.30Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in screening for research trials/projects and gathers patient information from medical record in order to complete case report forms and resolve queries.
• Reviews patient medical records, database records, and other sources to screen and identify potential subjects for inclusion in research protocols/projects. Obtains patient consent, registers the patient, and submits data as required. Maintains confidential materials and records.
• Enters and maintains patient and study information in electronic systems.
• Maintains accurate records of the receipt, inventory and distribution of research materials (i.e. lab kits, study specific supplies, dry ice, and office supplies.)
• Facilitates the collection, processing, and tracking of submission of research specimens according to protocol/project requirements to the appropriate location.
• Collaborates with sponsors to schedule and facilitate study related visits.
• Other duties as assigned by the AARI Manager.
• Develops understanding of Good Clinic Practice and International Conference on Harmonization Guidelines, Federal Code of Regulations, FDA Guidance, Institutional and AAH policies and departmental SOPs.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Health Science or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in Research or prior healthcare preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Medical terminology.
• Good understanding of computer software, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to understand and communicate research protocol requirements to others.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist throughout shift.
• Must have functional sight and hearing.
• Ability to function in a latex environment.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing (i.e., gown, mask, goggles, gloves, etc.) must be worn as necessary.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Position may require travel among sites and therefore there is exposure to road and weather conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.