Behavioral Research Coordinator I-1

Description

Based on specific research program needs, patient facing vs. data administrative responsibilities will vary. Under direct supervision. Essential Job Functions :

Assists with study start-up and the preparation and maintenance of all regulatory documents required by sponsor and / or regulatory agencies.

Coordinates study conduct with other departments to effectively implement research projects.

Assists in the development, implementation and tracking of studies with minimal supervision.

Assists with the preparation of protocols, informed consents, modifications, renewals and other necessary documents for review by the IRB and / or sponsor.

Identifies and recruits eligible study participants; conducts informed consent / assent process.

Assists in the delivery of behavioral interventions.

Assists in the identification and recruitment of eligible study participants. Conducts informed consent / assent process.

Helps arrange behavioral study visits and provide instructions to study participants / families.

Attends research project meetings.

Abstracts data from medical records and enters medical information / data onto protocol specific case report forms, study flow sheets, and other required study forms;

prepares abstracted / coded data for processing / analysis.

Creates and / or updates research related forms and / or source document templates.

Coordinates reimbursement of study participants under supervision.

Records data in appropriate systems including RedCap.

Conducts literature searches and assists with QA / QC procedures.

Adheres to research protocol in compliance with applicable institutional, local and federal regulations.

Functions as participant liaison for study questions, billing issues, etc.

Promotes the ethical conduct of research by actively participating in research related educational meetings / conferences (planning, presenting, etc.).

Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients.

QA / QC checks for database validity and data monitoring. Conducts simple data analysis with supervision Tracking deadlines for grants / deliverables.

Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. A combination of education and / or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience is directly related to the duties of the job.

Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in behavioral program or research required.

Knowledge of research regulations preferred.

Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Familiarity with Excel database basics.

Education Bachelor's Degree Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits :

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

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