Research Coordinator I - Preferred Applicant Bilingual in Spanish
Research Coordinator I - Preferred Applicant Bilingual in Spanish
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Job Description
Overview
At Houston Methodist the Research Coordinator position is responsible for coordinating the daytoday activities of research protocols as well as assessing and determining qualification of patients for research studies. This position ensures accurate data collection documentation organization and safety of research participants. The successful candidate will participate in a multisite National Institute of Health (NIH))sponsored research study evaluating cognitive changes in the Hispanic population in Houston. The study will include blood and imaging biomarkers. The coordinator will interact with local patient support and advocacy groups and participate in local outreach activities. The Nantz National Center research activities are integrated with clinical care and all study procedures are conducted within the Houston Methodist Medical Center. Based on experience participating in industrysponsored clinical trials might be an option. Our team includes more than half a dozen research specialists/coordinators five research nurses and four principal investigators with federal state foundation and clinical trial research support.
Additional Information: Ideal applicants will be Bilingual in Spanish.
Houston Methodist Standard
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under the direction of higher level staff conducts screening and interviews to evaluate patient eligibility in study.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
- Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints inquiries and requests for information and coordinate appropriate followup calls and/or appointments.
- Schedules research subject appointments for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests xrays and other studies specific for the research protocol.
- Compiles patient information process document and enter accurate information in Source Documents Case Report Forms Electronic Data Capture portals and Clinical Trial Management System following established procedures.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains records for clinical study and regulatory documents.
- Under the direction of Research Nurse/Clinical Trial Manager/Physician captures and reports Adverse Events (A/E) or Serious Adverse Events (SAE) to necessary regulatory authorities.
- Assists management with research records and regulatory maintenance.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Evaluates and reports on inventory levels. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
- Maintains inventory of supplies necessary for the study.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains working knowledge of the research process and in the conduct of IRB approved research protocols. Follows International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)/Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates My Development plan on an ongoing basis.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Bachelors degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Two years research experience
License/Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- N/A
KSA/ Supplemental Data
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Sufficient in clinical and research data entry
- Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and executes analytical skills
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics therapies and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540000 square foot building dedicated to research the research institute houses over 1500 staff and trainees 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
