Research Program CoordinatorGeneral Summary/Purpose:Coordinates the administrative activities of clinical research studies in a multi-center consortium, including screening and recruiting eligible patients for study participation, collaborating with research team in the development of research instruments and forms, collecting research data and managing study databases, preparing reports, conducting literature searches, and assisting with manuscript preparation.Specific Duties & Responsibilities:• Coordinate clinical research activities of protocols in consortium. Participate in the development and implement manual of procedures and standard operating procedures. Assist in database development and testing. Assist in creating forms and other study-related materials.• Recruit and screen potential study participants according to protocols’ inclusion and exclusion criteria; be knowledgeable of the protocols to ensure proper completion of study activities. Conduct study visits over the phone, in person or by web-based platform.• Conduct semi-structured interviews with participants at local site and/or other participating clinical sites around the country. Participate in the qualitative analysis process (coding transcripts, code book development).• Conduct assessments in a timely fashion. Monitor visit and survey completion, inform participants of upcoming scheduled clinic and research appointments, and troubleshoot patient difficulties arising during visit assessments and manage concerns/issues about study procedures. Report adverse events. Register and pay participants through system.• Ensure proper written informed consent from each study participant is obtained; ensure that the original signed and dated consent from for each study participant is filed in participants’ research record. Maintain clinical site research study master files.• Liaise between multiple collaborators and study team members, including physicians, clinic administrative staff, and pharmacies. Be responsible for the coordination of services and the communication of pertinent information to study participants.• Assist in the preparation of IRBs, DSMB, and sponsor reports as needed. Run data queries as requested and provide routine study status reports.• Adhere to guidelines regarding the sensitivity and confidential nature of patient information and data quality guidelines.• Participate in routine staff meetings to report on recruitment progress and study-related issues. Recommend resolutions to new/outstanding operational issues. Assist in coordinating study-related meetings, including developing an agenda and reports and taking minutes. Track completion of action items.• Input, organize, edit, and verify accuracy of data in databases. Responsible for tracking and quality control. Follow up with clinics on outstanding data queries. Audit records as needed.• Responsible for requesting, tracking, and coordinating pharmacy refill records. Collect medication treatment plans and medical history including medical record abstraction.• Maintain tracking systems for devices, parking vouchers, payment cards, and other study supplies. Coordinate the distribution adherence tracking devices to clinical sites, participants and companies.• Assist in clinical center staff training. Monitor personnel certification.• Support the Research Program Manager and Principal Investigator in consortium tasks as needed.• Exercise good judgment, tact, and sensitivity at all times while working in a busy hospital clinic environment.• Work independently and under the direction of the research program manager to ensure successful completion of the clinical research study.Scope of Responsibility: Knows the informal policies, procedures, and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area. Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit.Decision Making: Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision. Makes decisions and establishes work priorities on essentially procedure-oriented operations.Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required• Some related experience required. Additional education may substitute for experience, and additional experience may substitute for some education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interviewing techniques.• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks• Detail oriented• Self-motivated• Strong interpersonal skills• ability to use personal computer• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel• Database and spreadsheet knowledge.Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:• Will need to complete IRB course work.Any Specific Physical Requirements for the Job:• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard• Communication skills using the spoken word• Ability to see within normal parameters• Ability to hear within normal range• Ability to move about• Ability to lift 40 lbs from ground and carryClassified Title: Research Program CoordinatorWorking Title: Research Program Coordinator ​​​​​Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CDStarting Salary Range: $16.26-$22.35Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: Monday-Friday/8 hours per dayExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: 33-MD:Johns Hopkins BayviewDepartment name: 10002817-SOM DOM PulmonaryPersonnel area: School of MedicineThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at mailto:jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. 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