Job Description

Department:

85046 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Translational Neuroscience

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou

rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Required Work Schedule

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with occasional evening hours to accommodate participant availability. Saturdays: Hours may vary based on participant's needs.

Pay Range

$23.65 - $35.50

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, responsible for the compilation and collection of data, recruitment of subjects, and general coordination of clinical studies.


Participate in the implementation of multiple NIH-funded clinical research studies that investigate how substance use affects people who have or are at risk for HIV in North Carolina. The study coordinator will work in a team which uses multimodal data collection, including clinical interviews, neuropsychological testing, blood draws and urine screens, MRI brain scans, and medical record abstractions. Responsibilities of the coordinator include: recruitment, enrollment, and tracking of participants; visit scheduling; data collection; data management and quality assurance; regulatory duties; supervision of auxiliary staff; and other relevant administrative tasks. The coordinator will be work closely with study investigators to track progress and implement protocols.


The position is located at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study such as such as psychology, neuroscience, public health, or biology, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.


At least one years' experience in a medical and/or research setting.


Paramedical or other clinical experience.


Training/experience in phlebotomy.


Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Registered Record Administrator preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs data collection and testing procedures on participants under the direction of the principal investigator or her designee.


The coordinator is expected to complete tasks independently and to work closely as part of the research team.


Testing participants/data collection: involves administration of subjective, behavioral, and physiological tests in the lab and off-site locations. Requires direct contact with study participants.


Must administer tests correctly (after training), show sensitivity to subjects, and adhere to scheduling.


Must be available for some off hour and off-site appointments. Data entry, management, and summaries: involves use of software packages to enter, organize and analyze data.


Must be able to manipulate data in several software programs to prepare data for evaluation and further analysis by study investigators, as appropriate.


Subject recruitment and sustainment: includes placement of advertisements, coordination with clinics and community organizations, conducting short telephone screening interviews, scheduling appointments, and reminding subjects of upcoming participation.


Must be able to learn screening scripts and to interact with participants on the phone with professional demeanor.


Ability to organize and prioritize appointment schedule and notify participants and investigators of changes in a timely manner.


Study records: Maintains appropriate participant records as necessary. This includes recording participant study status and determining their continued eligibility in the study.


Background research and administrative support: includes library research, word processing, ordering of supplies, equipment maintenance, document photocopying, filing, database management, faxing and mailing.


Requires ability to conduct computerized literature searches using online databases and University library systems, ability to use standard office equipment, attention to detail, and good organizational skills.


The coordinator is expected to develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for study implementation.


Participation in the development of experimental designs and methods: involves interaction with study investigators regarding feasibility of study procedures.


Good interpersonal and observational skills are critical to contribute constructively to the larger research group.


Supervision of auxiliary staff: responsible for training and supervising part-time undergraduate student workers who assist with implementation of study protocols.


Strong organizational and interpersonal skills in working with auxiliary staff are critical.

Must possess thorough understanding of assessment procedures.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of medical and/or scientific terminology


Key skills: must be motivated, reliable, and mature, able to multi-task and learn new tasks quickly, and have strong interpersonal and organizational skills.


Most importantly, must be highly respectful of and feel comfortable working with diverse populations, including persons who use drugs, minoritized populations (gender/sexual, racial/ethnic), and persons with criminal histories.


Good conversational skills, comfort making phone calls, and willingness to outreach to the community are essential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clean, well-lit, office environment

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.




Under general supervision, responsible for the compilation and collection of data, recruitment of subjects, and general coordination of clinical studies.