TI Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


TI Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-33615
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Portland, OR (Waterfront)

Overview

The SMMART Clinical Research Coordinator (TI Senior Clinical Research Assistant) will be responsible for leading the coordination duties and efforts associated with direct patient management for our SMMART clinical research trials, and/or maintaining close collaboration with our disease team partners to co-manage participants as required by the study. This position will have direct patient contact (in-person and remotely via phone), may process and collect biological samples such as biopsy tissue and blood, and may perform other non-invasive testing such as ECGs as directed by a clinical trial. As a senior Clinical Research Coordinator, this position may also assist the management team in providing guidance and support training to junior-level Clinical Research Coordinators, once fully onboarded.

 

This position will collaborate closely with the SMMART regulatory and data teams, as well as the SMMART translational research team to ensure patient participation activities are adhered to per clinical trial requirements and guidelines. Key duties may include but are not limited to: performing consent discussions with participants, verification of participant eligibility, maintenance of participant charts and forms, data entry, maintaining appropriate source documentation, and will frequently submit orders for research tests and procedures with heavy use of EPIC. This position may coordinate collections, procurement, and shipping of biological specimens, may assist in the development of biospecimen collection SOPs and workflows, develop and maintain SMMART coordinator toolkits and resources, order research study drugs and supplies, and may assist manager with verification of patient billing when queried. For collaborative studies, this position will also assist as a liaison for collaborative disease team coordinators to field questions and ensure conduct of the study’s schedule of events are followed appropriately.

 

Level of research responsibility for this position requires general supervision. This position will be expected to complete responsibilities with moderate oversight to perform tasks, and requires increased innovation and problem solving, understanding of protocol requirements and adherence, and data management.

 

This Clinical Research Coordinator is also responsible for assisting in the continuing education of physicians, residents, interns, nurses and other related personnel with regards to knowledge of SMMART clinical trials and activities. The CRC always promotes the mission of the Knight Cancer Institute through our professional standards of customer service, reliability, productivity, professionalism, accuracy, timeliness and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Education and experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR
• Associate's AND 3 years of relevant experience OR
• 4 years of relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

Required Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications (e.g. MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person
• Possesses the energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major courses in field of research or science
• Patient biospecimen collection experience
• Prior experience in clinical research coordination
• Knowledge of OHSU clinical research processes
• Knowledge in medical terminology.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$50.00

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