PRN Clinical Research Coordinator - 30 hours per week (Must be bilingual - English / Spanish)

Description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in MA, NH, MI, VA, SC, FL, GA, AL, MO, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow, the Clinical Research Coordinator under the direction of the Site Manager / Director and the Principal / Sub Investigators conducts the following according to the study protocol, company processes & procedures, and in compliance with FDA, GCP, and ICH regulations and guidelines. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) works to ensure the execution of assigned studies in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations, and SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team works to ensure the execution of assigned studies. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

Under the direction of the Site Manager / Director and the Principal / Sub Investigators, conducts the following according to study protocol, company processes & procedures, and in compliance with FDA, GCP, ICH regulations and guidelines :

• Screening of patients for study enrollment;
• Patient consents;
• Patient follow-up visits;
• Documenting in source clinic charts;
• Entering data in EDC and answers queries;
• Obtaining vital signs and ECGs;
• May perform basic lab procedures per protocol, such as :   blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up;
• Requesting and tracking medical record requests;
• Updating and maintaining logs, chart filings;
• Maintaining & ordering study specific supplies;
• Scheduling subjects for study visits and conducts appointment reminders;
• Building / updating source as needed;
• Conducting monitoring visits and resolves issues as needed in a timely manner;
• Ensuring study related reports and patient results are reviewed by investigator in a timely manner;

o    Filing SAE / Deviation reports to Sponsor and IRB as needed;

o    Documenting and reporting adverse events;

o    Reporting non-compliance to appropriate staff in timely manner;

o    Maintaining positive and effective communication with clients and team

members;

o    Always practicing ALCOAC principles with all documentation;

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications :   A Medical Assistant diploma, LPN / LVN, EMT credential AND 2+ years of clinical research coordination experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.  Proficiency with performing basic clinical procedures such as (blood pressure, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, etc.) is highly preferred.  CCRC or CCRP credential and BLS certification preferred. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is required.

Required Skills :

Alcanza Clinical Research (“Alcanza”) is a national, collaborative network of clinical research sites, founded on the mission to accelerate the development of new therapies by reducing barriers to clinical research participation for all.

We conduct research on dozens of conditions in several therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease. Our work is important to the patients who participate, the scientists who develop these new therapies, and the entire medical community. Because all approved medications require clinical trials, the impact of your work is exponential, reaching many thousands of future patients and improving their quality of life.

Alcanza is a culturally competent organization. We treat each other with dignity, creating an environment where all individuals feel welcome, heard, and respected for their unique perspectives and aspirations. We put considerable effort into finding exceptional employees who mirror the values most important to us : Inclusive, Impactful, Compassionate, and Determined.

Alcanza Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.