Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator - Dermatology (Limited)

Job Description

**This position is a Limited Appointment for one year**

Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies and may receive training and development to prepare and advance for journey-level work at the next level within the series.

May be responsible for the coordination of one or more single or multi-site, active or follow-up clinical studies or trials; help prepare protocols for study initiation; help design flow sheets, data forms and source documents; gather and interpret medical, surgical and laboratory data regarding clinical trial subjects; may apply understanding of inclusion/exclusion eligibility criteria for protocols; help recruit, consent, enroll, register, schedule and retain study subjects; and assure collection and shipment/transport of samples; assist research personnel to keep patients on study schedules if needed; complete study forms to submit to sponsors and/or appropriate funding agencies; collect, enter and clean data into study databases, maintaining data quality; assist with data analysis; assist with preparation of reports and tables; attend team meetings; and perform other duties as assigned.

UCSF Dermatology is a global leader providing outstanding care for patients with skin disease, training the next generation, advancing innovative research, and advocating for the health of our communities. We rank among the world's top centers for skin research. We have over 20 research faculty working on cutting-edge research that spans fundamental skin biology to clinical trials. Our programs address key problems in skin biology and disease at the levels of the basic, translational, and clinical sciences. Our research faculty are also engaged in innovative work in public policy, public health, and epidemiology.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma; or equivalent experience - Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team - Attention to details - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Windows - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects - Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated proficiency with medical terminology - Experience working with patients or study subjects - Ability to abstract data from medical records and transfer it to data collection forms or directly into databases - Fluency in the usage of Committee of Human Research (CHR) online iMEDris system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system - Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation - Experience with electronic medical records - Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: RedCap, Stata, and/or R programming platforms - Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:- Good Clinical Practice Guidelines - Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - The Protection of Human Research Subjects - CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects - Effective Cash Handling Procedures - Environmental Health and Safety Training - Fire Safety Training