Clinical Research Coordinator
San Francisco, CA 
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Job Description
Clinical Research Coordinator

MED-CORE-DGIM

Full Time

77914BR

Job Summary

** This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. **

Integrating Non-pharmacological Strategies for Pain with Inclusion, Respect, and Equity (INSPIRE) is an NIH-funded digital health study that develops a chronic pain intervention for the Black, Chinese, and Latinx communities. The INSPIRE Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will be responsible for all daily, front-line operations of the project including coordination and oversight of improvements to the digital health intervention and cultural adaptations of study materials. They will oversee coordination across all study sites, subject recruitment, data collection, hiring/coordination of research assistants, preparation of grant reports, IRB submissions, schedule and record project meetings, and other essential coordinating and project management tasks. The CRC will be responsible for archiving and organizing clinical trial documents - including clinical study site documents - and e-mailing correspondence, training materials and other study documents. The CRC will perform advanced literature searches, liaise with transcription and translation service providers. The incumbent will work with the PI and the data analyst to create and maintain a secure project database. They will have weekly meetings with the PI and other key personnel to discuss enrollment, study protocols, emerging challenges and solutions, and upcoming study tasks. The CRC will assist with dissemination activities and the preparation of manuscripts. The INSPIRE intervention for chronic pain will be provided in English, Spanish, and Cantonese with a special focus on health equity for underserved and vulnerable patients. As such, the CRC will assist the team in creating, implementing, and sustaining a culturally sensitive team environment carefully attuned to community needs and engagement.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM) here at UCSF, with more than 600 full-time faculty. The mission of the Department includes research, teaching, patient care, and public service. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four locations (Mission Bay, Parnassus Heights, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, and the Zuckerberg San Francisco General) and approximately 38 divisions. UCSF DOM has consistently ranked among the top four departments of medicine in the country. Authority and accountability of the Department rests with the Department Chair (leads Parnassus Heights site) and directs the Vice Chairs/Chiefs at the SFVAHCS and ZSFG.

The Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is one of the divisions within DOM and SOM. DGIM, one of the larger Divisions in DOM, is home to a spectacular group of faculty, learners, and staff committed to outstanding patient care, research, and education. DGIM is a national leader in clinical care, education, and research, and our mission is to provide high quality and accessible clinical care, train the future leaders of primary care, and to conduct cutting- edge research in wide variety of disciplines, including the aspects of health outcomes related to socioeconomic and ethnic factors. DGIM has more than 75 faculty, almost 45 MSPs/VCPs/post-doctoral trainees, over 70 learners, and 150+ staff (both Campus and Health) and we serve more than 25,000 diverse patients, with expenditures over $33M.

Required Qualifications

  • High School graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skill s to successfully perform the assigned and responsibilities; and or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi- task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
  • Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
  • Experience with questionnaire design, administration, and data management
  • Prior experience in coordinating study recruitments in clinical research environments and differing participant pools and following existing strategies to meet current recruitment goals.
  • Prior experience in designing and enhancing forms for data collection, manuscripts. Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain systems for assuring protocol adherence and data quality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years program management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Master's degree in a health or public health, research, or administration discipline.
  • Bi-cultural/bilingual in Spanish and/or Cantonese, or part of the BIPOC community.
  • Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system.
  • Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation; experience with community engaged research projects
  • Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals
  • Experience with electronic medical records.
  • Experience with design, development, and testing of digital health interventions
  • Familiarity with health coaching, patient navigators and patient/family-centered healthcare
  • Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, SASS/ SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms.
  • Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
-Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
-Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Protection of Human Research Subjects
-CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects Effective Cash Handling Procedures
-Environmental Health and Safety Training Fire Safety Training

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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 or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009335 CLIN RSCH CRD

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mount Zion (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday; 8AM - 5PM; Hybrid work model

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2+ years
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