JOB SUMMARY

The Center for Outcomes Research (COR) at Houston Methodist is anchored at the Houston Methodist Research Institute and pursues national and international excellence in outcomes, clinical and epidemiological research. Houston Methodist is the top ranked hospital system across several clinical domains and COR comprises regional, national, and international expertise in clinical and epidemiological research, health services research, health economics, policy, and management. The COR is hiring a skilled, trained, and motivated Research Coordinator III to assist with and / or lead operations for neuro and neuro-covid outcomes research. These include protocol development and operationalization, patient screening and enrollment (consenting), coordinating patient follow up and data collection, fiscal planning and monitoring, and study IRB management. The Research Coordinator III is responsible for coordinating the drive on multiple clinical research projects for COR Principal Investigator (PI) / Associate Director and will work closely with program project manager and other research staff for all research activities. Phlebotomy certification / experience is preferable but not necessary. Requisite training on phlebotomy and other assessments will be provided. Prior experience in neuro and neuro-covid outcomes research is preferred and bilingual (English / Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply. Self-driven professionals with advanced organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail have high success potential in this role.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20%

• Assists with training all clinical research personnel regarding enrollment/recruitment protocols and processes, identifying and clinical research subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategies, as necessary. (EF)
• Precepts new clinical research staff and educates staff regarding scientific aspects of studies. Serves as a resource for the clinical research staff. (EF)
• Role models excellent, clear and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution. Demonstrates a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work environment that actively helps one another achieve department goals. Collaborates with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner. (EF)

SERVICE - 20%

• Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings and in-service nurses and physicians. (EF)
• Organizes and participates in pre-site and site initiation visits. (EF))
• Completes initial patient assessments, per competence, utilizing interview, observation and examination; obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy; teaches proper procedures to research coordinator and research coordinator assistant. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 20%

• Oversees and maintains accurate source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol including participant records, drug documentation, reconciling study drug/device accountability; monitors documentation for quality and accuracy. (EF)
• Leads and conducts reviews on on-going studies and oversees quality assurance on ongoing protocols; productive working relationship with study monitor. (EF)
• Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently and cost effectively; maintains supply inventory and equipment; ensures return of test article/clinical supplies; maintains regulatory standards. (EF)

FINANCE - 20%

• Assists in budget development and CMS coverage analysis and study billing management. (EF)
• Researches best cost/quality options for supply orders and is a good financial steward of Houston Methodist’s resources and considers this for such orders. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 20%

• Plans and designs source documentation for protocol. Develops study specific forms or tools per protocol to use in clinical research and teaches research team how to use the assessment tool. (EF)
• Develops and conducts procedures for laboratory collection and storage. (EF)
• Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

o Bachelor’s degree

o Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

o Five years of clinical research-related experience