Clinical Research Coordinator

Under general supervision, the Clinical Research Coordinator I may be responsible for some or all of the following:

• Screen, contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
• Collect and enter research data.
• Administer surveys/interview with research participants.
• Maintain databases (with emphasis on data entry) and project documentation with accuracy.
• Assist with documentation for and communication with the institutional review board (IRB).
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data.
• Conduct focused medical record abstractions for patients enrolled in studies
• Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
• Assist team in the coordination of project-related activities
• Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as requested by management.

PATIENT CONTACT:

· Yes – adult patients

• Bachelor’s degree required with 0-1 years of related experience in public health, natural or social science preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience in public health or patient services strongly preferred, but not required.
• The ideal candidate will have interest and experience in the following area(s):
  • cancer care/oncology
  • social behavioral research
  • patient-reported outcomes
  • patient-clinician communication
  • public health
  • medical record abstractions/data collection

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to relate effectively in-person and on the telephone to diverse groups of patients, community members, physicians, nurses, and researchers.
• Excellent organization, communication, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law

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