Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology is looking to hire a Research Coordinator II to assist the Principal Investigators in conducting their studies, including, but not limited to the ENDURE trial (measuring the impact of dedicated patient navigation on delays starting post-operative radiation for head and neck cancer). We are seeking an experienced, organized, and self-motivated Research Coordinator II who will be responsible for the daily research activities, which includes scheduling, screening, enrollment and monitoring of research volunteers. In addition, the coordinator will conduct interviews with providers and patients, administer required questionnaires and participate in navigation activities related to trial participation.

The work hours are flexible, and a hybrid work schedule is an option after successful completion of the training program.  

Job Duties

• Interviews, screens and recruits patients for study; explains process and procedures to educate participant regarding the research study.
• Collects patient information; processes documents and enters information into a database. Administers questionnaires and conducts interviews with patients and providers.
• Assists with scheduling research participants for tests and procedures such as laboratory tests, and other studies specific to the research protocol.
• Collaborates with regulatory personnel in maintaining adequate documentation to maintain continual regulatory compliance with all institutional policies regulating research activities.
• Retrieves and submits test results to appropriate party.
• Corresponds with patients throughout the study.
• Maintains study calendars for individual participants.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• One year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field. 
• Previous experience as a research coordinator is preferred.
• Previous experience working in Veterans Health Administration facilities is preferred.