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At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Specialist position is responsible for supporting multiple projects under the supervision of the Clinical Trial Manager, which may include clinical research protocols, gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol, and study reports. This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers.
Responsibilities
People Essential Functions: Supports the inter-professional team of clinical research investigators, nurses and coordinators. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
Service Essential Functions: Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager, including but not limited to informed consent for non-interventional studies, data abstraction, and recording in CRFs. Makes phone calls to study patients for appointment reminders and follow-up. Transports blood and tissue samples and processes/packages lab samples for shipping to sponsor or storage at site per the study manual of operations.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions: Completes required case report forms and resolves queries. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers. Assists in identifying opportunities for research workflow process improvement and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
Finance Essential Functions: Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines. Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness in mind and is self-motivated to independently manage time, prioritize tasks, and assist coworkers as needed.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions: Assists in simple data analysis, supports development of training materials for data reports and collection, leads opportunities for performance improvement, supports change initiatives, and adapts to unexpected changes. Seeks opportunities for self-development and maintains the My Development Plan.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field. Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-Science related field preferred.
Work Experience
One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Research setting preferred.
Licenses and Certifications - Required
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions, especially where safety or security is involved.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers with a customer service focus and positive language principles.
Good listening skills; ability to work independently and analyze problems.
Ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations; prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently.
Supplemental Requirements Work Attire
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
On-Call
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (e.g., Disaster, Severe Weather Events).
On Call: No
Travel
Travel specifications may vary by department.
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Specialist position is responsible for supporting multiple projects under the supervision of the Clinical Trial Manager, which may include clinical research protocols, gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol, and study reports. This position ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers.
Responsibilities
People Essential Functions: Supports the inter-professional team of clinical research investigators, nurses and coordinators. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
Service Essential Functions: Performs clinical research support functions as assigned by the clinical trial manager, including but not limited to informed consent for non-interventional studies, data abstraction, and recording in CRFs. Makes phone calls to study patients for appointment reminders and follow-up. Transports blood and tissue samples and processes/packages lab samples for shipping to sponsor or storage at site per the study manual of operations.
Quality/Safety Essential Functions: Completes required case report forms and resolves queries. Ensures accurate data collection, documentation organization, and safety of study volunteers. Assists in identifying opportunities for research workflow process improvement and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
Finance Essential Functions: Assures study conduct meets appropriate IRB, FDA, ICH and agency guidelines. Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness in mind and is self-motivated to independently manage time, prioritize tasks, and assist coworkers as needed.
Growth/Innovation Essential Functions: Assists in simple data analysis, supports development of training materials for data reports and collection, leads opportunities for performance improvement, supports change initiatives, and adapts to unexpected changes. Seeks opportunities for self-development and maintains the My Development Plan.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field. Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-Science related field preferred.
Work Experience
One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Research setting preferred.
Licenses and Certifications - Required
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions, especially where safety or security is involved.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers with a customer service focus and positive language principles.
Good listening skills; ability to work independently and analyze problems.
Ability to manage clinical and interpersonal situations; prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
Self-motivated with the ability to think critically and work independently.
Supplemental Requirements Work Attire
Uniform No
Scrubs Yes
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
On-Call
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (e.g., Disaster, Severe Weather Events).
On Call: No
Travel
Travel specifications may vary by department.
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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