Clinical Research Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support the National Institutes of Health's (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD.

Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research.

Candidates will work at a prominent, diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member.

Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services.

We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include : clinical research;

vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV / AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient records from home physicians, clinics, and hospitals using NIH-approved secure information systems.
• Upload data into approved electronic records management systems and make copies of records available to NIH Principal Investigators (PIs) and protocol-specific staff.
• Maintain patient-specific data in appropriate databases as instructed by clinical PI or their designee(s).
• Provide patient records to home physicians, clinics, and hospitals using NIH-approved secure information systems.
• Schedule patient imaging, procedures, and physician visits in coordination with Case Managers and Research Nurses and in accordance with the requirements of specific protocols the PCC is assigned to.
• Communicate effectively with patients, Case Managers, Study Coordinators, and Principal Investigators and other clinical staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with non-English speaking patients, particularly a large Spanish speaking patient population, either through a language interpretation service (provided) or personal Spanish language skills.

Spanish language skills will be given preference, but are not required.

• Provide expert patient travel planning and / or coordinate with travel planners to minimize cost to the NIH in support of clinical protocols.
• Submit ATV for accommodations and new hospital admissions.
• Compose and provide a detailed patient visit schedule to the patient, patient guardian (if appropriate), Case Manager or Research Nurse and confirm all scheduled appointments in NIH CRIMSON calendars and other calendar systems as required.

Send appointment reminders to patients.

• Submit imaging to the film library for upload.
• Coordinate volunteer payments.
• Screen calls from patients, physicians and callers from the public; forward to appropriate staff members; update patient telephone directory as needed.
• Troubleshoot scheduling issues to ensure maximum productivity of staff resources.
• Send New Patient packet to incoming new patients, map, directions etc.
• Collaborate with research nurses and study coordinators to bring in new patients, scheduling and records management including submitting outside pathology.
• Coordinate shipping of lab kits and research samples.
• Facilitate patient arrival at various locations around the NIH Clinical Center, when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma and two (2) years of work experience in a related field.
• Experience working in a clinical laboratory setting is a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate - verbal and written.
• Knowledge pertaining to privacy of the patient, privileged information, and secure handling of the patient's medical records.
• Must follow all NIH regulations when handling PII.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.

CAMRIS.com . CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract.

• The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following : (1) contacting your professional references;
• 2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use / abuse of federally-controlled substances;

and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.