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　　BSD MED - Hospital Medicine - Clinical Research Staff - CCP

　　About the Department

　　Hospital Medicine is a rapidly growing field within internal medicinewhere physicians, called \'Hospitalists\', focus their practice on thecare of hospitalized patients. Although clinical needs have been thedriving force behind the growth of Hospital Medicine nationally, ourprogram has always had a major academic focus on research, qualityimprovement, and teaching. The Comprehensive Care Physician (CCP)Program is an innovative program within the Section of Hospital Medicinethat provides patients with complex medical and social needs a physicianwho cares for them in both, the hospital and the clinic.

　　The CCP model has been studied in a randomized trial since 2012 withfunding from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) andhas shown statistically significant improvements in patient experienceand health outcomes and decreases in hospitalization and spending. Inaddition, this model and study have evolved to since better engagepatients and address social determinants of health. Since 2016, firstwith funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and now from thePatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), we have createdthe Comprehensive Care Community and Culture Program (C4P), which addsto CCP: 1) systematic screening of unmet social needs, 2) access to acommunity health worker, and 3) access to community-based arts andculture programming. C4P is also being evaluated through a randomizedtrial and has produced promising preliminary findings, particularly inactivating patients.

　　Job Summary

　　The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (CRC1) is an entry level researcherworking with the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. David Meltzer,Co-Investigator(s) and other study personnel, and under the limiteddirection of departmental, Research Director. The CRC1 works with thePI, Co-Investigator(s), department, sponsoring agencies, and/or the tosupport and provide guidance on the administration of the compliance,financial and other related aspects of the clinical study.

　　Responsibilities

　　Coordinates the conduct of the study from startup through closeoutincluding recruitment and screening of study subjects, obtaininginformed consent, collecting research data, and ensuring protocoladherence.

　　Organizes and attends site visits from sponsors and other relevantstudy meetings.

　　Protects patients and data confidentiality by ensuring security ofresearch data and personal health information and compliance withfederal regulations and sponsor protocols.

　　Ensures Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are implemented anddocumented in accordance to study sponsor, primary investigator, andregulatory agency specifications.

　　Maintains accurate and complete records which may include, but arenot limited to, signed informed consent, relevant IRB approvals,source documentation, Case Report Forms (CRF\'s), drug dispensinglogs, and study related communication.

　　Understands the IRB submission and review process and when and howto apply for IRB review, including facilitation of study initiationthrough meticulous and timely preparation of IRB submissions.

　　Understands the federal research regulations and identifies thefederal research organizations\' role in regulating human researchparticipation.

　　Prepares for or participates in quality assurance audits conductedby study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated reviewgroups.

　　Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocolworksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional eview board documents, or progress reports.

　　Performs other related work as needed.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or theequivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have afour-year degree).

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　　Work Experience:

　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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　　Certifications:

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelors degree.Experience:

　　Previous research or relevant experience.Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.Technical Skills or Knowledge:

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.Preferred Competencies

　　Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesywith patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.

　　Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

　　Strong organizational skills.

　　Strong communication skills (verbal