Clinical Research Coordinator II

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator II to join the research team as an integral member of our growing unit. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the collection of clinical data for various studies by screening patients in the clinic, hospital or department research laboratory. This is an exciting hands-on position interfacing with patients and physicians in an orthopaedic setting.

About this Role:

• Coordinate Institutional Review Board and CTC requirements.  Develop, edit, and format protocols, budgets to meet CTC requirements, consent forms, brochures, advertisements, telephone scripts, and introductory questionnaires. 
• Maintain, on file, all protocols, consent forms, official award acceptance letters, IRB approval letters, signed consents for all trials, CRF’s, source documents.  Performs data entry and filing of patient information/data; performs database maintenance and troubleshooting.  
• Assists the Research Program Director and attending physicians in the development of research protocols.  Prepare paperwork for divisional weekly and monthly conference meetings.  Maintain accurate record of all IRB protocols for the entire department. 
• Assign, conduct, and review internal research study audits. Supervise department’s internal audit system process to ensure all studies are following appropriate IRB guidelines.  Assist with training new research staff and residents on regulations for conducting research at UF. Assist orthopaedic surgeons, residents and fellows with presentations and posters. Supervises research assistants, medical students, and volunteers in the Research Division.
• Coordinate data management for listed protocols. Creates and develops databases to store and organize patient data.  Collect patient data related to clinical research protocols following established guidelines (HIPAA, IRB). Collect patient measurements, including range of motion, strength measurements and other outcome data.   Perform basic statistics, create graphs, and create tables.
• Correspond with sponsoring companies and NIH-funded collaborative research programs on multi-institutional trials regarding:
  • Inclusion/exclusion.
  • Protocol.
  • Documentation.
  • Coordination of site visits.
  • IRB status.
  • Contracts and budget.
  • Investigator meetings.
  • CFR’s.
  • Supplies and equipment.
• Correspond with referring physicians regarding Inclusion/Exclusion criteria of research candidates.  Correspond with patients on our studies regarding any questions they have.  Develop educational material for patients and referring physicians to promote patient accrual on clinical trials.  Communicate with nursing staff and physician assistants regarding patient care per protocol.  Communicate with primary investigators.  
• Consents patients or meets with patients to explain the purpose of studies. Conducts telephone interviews with patients for research purposes. Train physician assistants (PAs) on how to implement the Own the Bone program in their respective clinics. Educate patients on how to prevent secondary fragility fractures utilizing ten standard of care measures.
• Create, collect, and process clinical surveys, assessments, and questionnaires.  Makes suggestions to the supervisor and moves forward with policy changes as appropriate for the research division.

$58,000 - $65,000; commensurate with education and experience.

• Experience in a healthcare setting  experience with patients and/or medical research preferred. 
• Master degree in an appropriate area of specialization. 
• BS required with degree in an allied health profession or similar degree preferred. 
• COB Certified athletic trainer, eligible for Florida license
• Strong working knowledge of musculoskeletal system and knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy
• Familiarity with basic orthopedic assessments
• Familiarity with data collection processes and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrate project management skills
• Ability to compose own correspondence and edit/proofread that of others
• Capable of working under pressure and producing within deadlines
• Ability to prioritize own work and proceed with minimum supervision
• Ability to maintain a professional approach at all times
• Demonstrate ease with learning new programs
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times
• Interacts professionally with the public in a sensitive and professional manner; screens requests and       materials effectively and efficiently; and readily handles a variety of situations
• Works independently and as a team member
• Articulate; has a good command of the English language
• Punctual; maintains an excellent attendance record
• Highly organized
• Consistently demonstrates personal initiative
• Displays interest in the overall well-being of the health system
• Takes initiative to assist whenever possible in the success of the institution

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.