Clinical Research Coordinator II, Pediatrics Dept job at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX (2024)

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Pediatrics Department is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Clinical Research Coordinator II within the Pediatrics Research Administration team. In this position, the primary responsibilities entail patient/participant coordination and proficient management of research data. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the collection and meticulous quality control of clinical or basic research data, providing invaluable support to intricate research studies. The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and possess the capability to navigate complex research protocols effectively.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in medical or science related field and one-year clinical research experience.
• May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively. ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus.
• A Heart Saver for non-licensure or BLS for Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.

Job Duties

• May perform some or all the following:
• Directly interacts with clinical research participants, as required, for the research study. Interacts via telephone, telehealth or in-person.
• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial including maintaining and developing regulatory information to comply with industry standards, University policies, FDA requirements or other hospital policies
• Coordinate and schedule study procedures as per protocol.
• Approved study protocols which have order sets built may be pended by the non-licensed coordinator with oversight by PI.
• When outside of protocol, presents evidence and provides options (within scope of protocol) to PI.
• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines.
• May also assist with the consent process
• Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study which may also include developing CRF’s or data collection tools
• Assist in developing and implementing research studies to include writing clinical research protocols.
• Conduct study procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of work
• Requires familiarity with research budgets to assist with or develop study budgets.
• May perform research billing activities, as needed, based on size of department (including linking patient calendars).
• May review and abstract information from medical records for verification of eligibility for trials, as needed based on size of department.
• Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.
• Review research study protocols to ensure feasibility
• Assist in developing website or other social media for marketing/recruiting of clinical research study
• Develop proficiency in the clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and other required data entry systems
• Maintain subject level documentation
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions:
  • a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients;
  • b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants;
  • c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records);
  • or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires knowledge of basic and clinical research terminology, regulations, and procedures.
• Work requires strong computer skills (spreadsheets, databases, and interactive web-based software).
• Work requires ability to communicate effectively with various levels of internal and external contacts.
• Work requires ability to work with confidential information on daily basis
• Proactively works to maximize results of the team and organization
• Follows and understands the regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Work requires good communication skills.
• Work requires the ability to problem solve.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in office environment but may require periodic visits to clinic areas for purpose of interviewing patients.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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Health Benefits

• PPO and ACO Options
• 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
• Tobacco-Free Incentives
• Generous Prescription Drug Plan
• 3 Options for Dental Coverage
• 2 Options for Vision Coverage
• Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement Plan

(Eligibility varies by employment status)

• The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
• Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan

PTO Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
• 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
• 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave

Other Benefits

• On-Site Day Care
• Employee Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursem*nt Program
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Group Life Coverage
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage

Opportunities for Laboratory & Medical Technologists

As a progressive, innovation-driven medical center, UT Southwestern relies heavily on our lab techs, medical techs, histotechnologists, and cytotechnologists to play a key role in the diagnosis and care planning of patients.

Our broad spectrum of services will present you with opportunities to work across a range of dynamic lab settings. You’ll have abundant tools, training, and support to facilitate your success and professional growth.

For each member of this diverse and collaborative team, we provide excellent benefits, including PTO and pension and retirement plans. When you consider Dallas’ relatively low cost of living and high quality of life, UT Southwestern emerges as your best option for a fulfilling career.

Bringing the Future into Focus

There are many ways to contribute here. As we continue to explore new solutions that will save lives and enhance quality of life for millions, we’re committed to providing rigorous scientific training in both basic and clinical research to scholars across the Medical Center and community. You can take advantage or help support a number of robust programs, such as:

• Disease-Oriented Clinical Scholars
• Endowed Scholars
• Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
• Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP)
• Quantitative and Physical Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research

Fellowship Program (QP-SURF)

• Science Teacher Access to Resources at Southwestern (STARS)
• Endowed Scholars
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (SURF)
• UT Dallas Green Fellows

Supporting a Culture of Clinical Trials

Our research teams help plan, conduct, fund, administer, and report on clinical trials across the broad spectrum of health conditions and diseases. More than 1,000 trials are currently underway, including these areas of medicine:

• 268 in Cancer(STARS)
• 118 in Neurology
• 79 in Children’s Health
• 69 in Digestive Systems & Liver Disease
• 65 in Heart and Vascular
• 64 in Lung Disease & Asthma
• 51 in Blood Disorders