UNIV - Program Coordinator I - Department of Medicine: Division of Pulmonary

Job Description Summary
Program Coordinator to provide technical and clinical support for research studies investigating pulmonary nodule blood tests and to provide support for the Thoracic Oncology Research Group in Columbia, South Carolina.

Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant

Cost Center
CC000974 COM DOM PULM General CC

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
University-05

Pay Range
$38,985 - $55,560 - $72,134

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Duties:

35% - Duties will include subject recruitment, data entry, routine data management tracking, and general administrative support for the research team. Conducts and/or documents consent for participants in minimal risk studies. May conduct consent for studies greater than minimal risk under direct supervision

30% - The program Coordinator will review patient medical records to identify subjects who qualify for actively enrolling studies. Program Coordinator will interview qualifying patients, fully explain details of the research studies, and enroll interested patients under minimal supervision

20% - Program Coordinator will coordinate the distribution of research materials and will keep accurate records. The applicant will directly interact with site personnel and principal investigators, thereby requiring effective communication skills, both written and verbal

15% - This individual will conduct assessments of study patients per study protocol

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Incumbent must have a proven track record of detail-orientation and high level of accuracy. Must be fluent in using computer data management software, such as Microsoft Office.
  
• Maintains current and long-term follow-up data on all assigned study subjects.
  
• Conducts assessments (e.g. measurement of vital signs, spirometry, phlebotomy) of study subject per protocol.
  
• As part of research team, attends meetings and coordinates work schedule as required.
  
• Coordinates the reporting of adverse events to appropriate entity.
  
• Assists with IRB or sponsor audits or monitoring visits, as required.
  
• Supports other Program Assistants and Program Coordinators, as needed.
  
• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy
  
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion
  
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Professional demeanor
  

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and one year of relevant program experience.

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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