Research Data Coordinator Job Listing at MedStar Health in Washington, DC (Job ID 156138)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Monitors research protocols for the Department of Radiation Medicine clinical research efforts. Supports interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes. Organizes various screenings educational sessions and conferences for patients and families. Maintains data tracking in accordance with various governing and accrediting bodies and is responsible for abstracting and reporting statistical information.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates research plan of care with patients families medical staff and caregivers as appropriate. Assesses plans implements and evaluates the research plan in conjunction with the patient and physician.
• Prepares patients for office procedures observes and documents research protocols as appropriate. Under supervision of a physician performs enrollment assessment and research care provided reporting observations and outcomes appropriately.
• Conducts concurrent chart review of selected patient populations and assesses the appropriateness of the research-related care diagnostic testing and research procedures under the supervision of a physician; Advises faculty of research data needs and completeness of research documentation as appropriate.
• Identifies issues/problems and makes appropriate recommendations for compliance to research billing and research review of charges and collections appropriate to clinical trial. Communicates with patients families medical staff caregivers and third party payers as necessary about financial responsibility for all aspects of medical regimen. Obtains appropriate financial responsibility forms. Reconciles charges to third party payers versus clinical research trials.
• Produces case documentation in approved manual or electronic format while maintaining required standards and protocols. Independently collects prepares organizes and enters data in case report forms and database as appropriate. Collaborates with staff within the department as well as throughout the hospital to obtain data and implement operational standards. Ensures confidentiality of data for investigational activities. Coordinates manuscript preparation as appropriate.
• Reviews all patient medical records and data within the designated time frames and established guidelines standards policies and procedures. Under supervision of a physician prepares all regulatory documents in compliance with protocols IRB submissions and informed consents. Reports and forwards all amendments adverse events to IRB and sponsor.
• Monitors all activity of on-site reviewers for consistency and correctness in the application of standards. Assists with the preparation and scheduling of audits with pharmaceutical sponsors and other monitors for research grants. Maintains compliance with all research related requirements to ensure ongoing grant approvals. Establishes independent guidelines for protocol adherence. In conjunction with Principal Investigators: screens recruits and selects patients for studies. Ensures that eligibility requirements and all pre-study laboratory/medical tests are completed.
• Responsible for data/statistical collection and reporting for study participants. Performs quality control functions of assigned area as directed. Maintains data tracking in accordance with various accrediting and governing bodies.
• Analyzes and abstracts data under the direction of Principal Investigator(s) for reporting to sponsors governing bodies and academic publication.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree required 
• CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. 

Experience

• 3-4 years Related experience. Familiarity with clinical research protocols and the research process required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational communication and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Incumbent will need to work closely with surgeons and patients.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Must be self-directed and able to work independently.