Coordinator of Research - OPR Family Medicine

Job Req ID: 830561

Position Number: 00146258

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Shift Details: day shift 8 hours per day 40 hours per week

Standard Hours: 40.00

Department Name: OPR Family Medicine

Location: Therapeutic Research and Devel

Location Details:  2001 Vail Avenue Suite 400B, Charlotte NC 28207

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit atriumhealth.org/about-us.

Job Summary

Manages protocols to ensure the safety of patients and quality of clinical trial data. Prepares and submits Institutional Review Board (IRB) paperwork and maintains all related regulatory document submissions. Communicates and coordinates study activitie with Primary Investigator and any Sub-Investigators of clinical studies.



Essential Functions

• Determines protocol-related needs to conduct the trial and order supplies and equipment.


• Recruits and screens potential patients and obtains informed consent.


• Assists in providing patient education and benefits and risks of participating in a clinical drug trial.


• Designs organizational tools and forms to facilitate accurate data collection and recordkeeping.


• Conducts in-service programs, summarizes study schedule to assist in understanding and implementing a protocol.


• Manages research funds.


• Schedules patient visits and laboratory and diagnostic test procedures.


• Coordinates drug shipments, storage, and accountability with pharmacy.


• Coordinate with Investigational Pharmacy for subjects to recieve required drugs.


• Reviews trends, problems encountered, patient adverse events, and patient progress.


• Draws blood to collect other samples as needed and eligible.

Physical Requirements

Works in clinical care areas and office environments. May be required to travel. Requires close, personal contact with patients, handling of blood and body fluids, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, handling of charts, supplies and equipment, and operation of a keyboard and computer. Responsibility to work in a safe manner.



Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelors Degree and research experience required. Masters Degree preferred.Phlebotomy certification or venipuncture skills preferred. BLS HCP certification from AHA preferred. Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP) preferred.

At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.

As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

Posting Notes: Not Applicable

Atrium Health is an EOE/AA Employer