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Clinical Studies Coordinator - Pediatrics | Patient Care (Bilingual English/Spanish)
University Of Texas M.D. Anderson
Houston , TX 77020
Posted 3 weeks ago
The primary purpose of the Clinical Studies Coordinator is to provide administrative oversight for clinical and translational research activities and regulatory compliance.Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field, and two years of experience in behavioral research or direct patient care with children and caregivers/parents. Prime candidates will be bilingual in English & Spanish.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESAdministrative Management of the Clinical Study: * Assists with the recruitment of English- and Spanish-speaking participants for the clinical trial, completing appropriate consent forms and documentation of study enrollment and study completion in MD Anderson's electronic research systems (e.g., ePRTCL) and medical records. * Ensures that electronic study assessments are completed at the designated time points. * In coordination with the lead study site study personnel, updates and maintains MD Anderson's site data in the study's RedCap database and generates weekly or monthly reports as needed to PIs. * Creates and maintains organized research files for effective, ethical study execution and review/audit. * Documents protocol deviations and violations in accordance with MD Anderson policy. * Assists the PI and Pediatrics Research team with submitting protocol amendments and annual continuing reviews in accordance with MD Anderson policy.Provision of Psychosocial Intervention as Prescribed by the Clinical Study:*
Provides psychosocial intervention, in English and Spanish, to caregivers of children with cancer, who are the study participants, as prescribed by the study plan, under the supervision of the site PI who is a clinical psychologist. * Reviews participant assessments for Red Flag items that might indicate a participant is experiencing emotional distress and coordinates appropriate psychosocial support with the PI (e.g., referrals to institutional and/or external psychosocial support services).Other Duties as AssignedRequires flexibility in work schedule due to operational requirements. Attend meetings/work responsibilities outside of the set schedule.REQUIREMENTSRequired Education: Bachelor's degree.Preferred Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.Required Experience: Three years of experience in area of research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.Preferred Experience: Three years of experience in the area of behavioral research or direct patient care with children and caregivers/parents. AddPreferred Certification: Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Master Social Worker.Onsite Presence: Is RequiredIt is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional Information * Requisition ID: 153661* Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,000* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 79,000* FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay * Fund Type:Hard * Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote * Pivotal Position: No * Referral Bonus Available?: No * Relocation Assistance Available?: No * Science Jobs: No