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Why Planned Parenthood? Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work. In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services. About our Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator position Serves as the primary study coordinator for specific studies and assists with the implementation of other studies as needed. Recruits, screens, schedules, and enrolls research subjects and ensures accurate data collection and entry. Provides support on research related projects. Participate in study startup, monitoring activities, and closeout. Responsible for maintaining study regulatory documents and binders. Performs patient care responsibilities within job scope and as required for study tasks. What will you be doing! Coordinates and provides support to research-related projects in conjunction with the Clinical Research Manager, Director of Research/PI. Contributes to research study planning and implementation for specific studies according to required protocols. Acts as Research Coordinator on a variety of studies at multiple locations as needed. Activities include recruitment, scheduling and enrollment of study subjects, obtaining informed consent, and data/sample collection. Coordinates enrollment with health center manager and/or patient care team lead. May also involve providing direct patient care, assisting clinicians and performing components of medical workup as needed, (if qualified) including obtaining blood and urine specimens and the processing and shipping of blood, urine, and swab specimens. Responsible for all study data collected, including completing data collection and entry, and ensuring the quality of case report forms and source documents. Works collaboratively with Health Center staff on integrating study into flow of clinics and coordinate health center assistance with recruitment and enrollment while on-site. Acts as the primary or lead study coordinator for specific clinical trials, including IVD sample collection, medical devices, and drug studies. As lead study coordinator:
Coordinates study start up, training, and documentation necessary for regulatory compliance. Overseeing daily logistics and study operations across multiple health centers, supporting research activities in those sites. Assists with staff training on study protocols, informed consent and any other study tasks. Creating source documents and recruitment materials as needed for study under the guidance of the Clinical Research Manager. Maintains regular communication with sponsors, CROs, and IRBs. Completes IRB submissions and documentation such as applications, continuing reviews and closeouts. Maintains communication with PI for PI oversight responsibilities and documents appropriately. Maintains study files, regulatory documents, and databases and tracks study related correspondence. Manages supplies and ordering for study ensuring adequate supply to maintain enrollment pace and complete projects on timeline.
Performs health center tasks including but not limited to, preparing exam rooms, taking clients to exam rooms, assisting clinicians, and a variety of tasks which require demonstrating knowledge of universal precautions, sterile technique and hazardous waste disposal. Writes and submits articles for affiliate SharePoint communications. Maintains safe and clean working environment by adhering to and complying with infection and exposure control procedures; OSHA, WISHA, CLIA, PPFA, and PPGNHI policies and procedures. Maintains HIPAA compliance standards regarding patient privacy and confidentiality. Always protects patient confidentiality within health center and research operations. Maintains health center operations by following policies and procedures; reports needed changes per PPGNHAIK guidelines. Maintains current Good Clinical Procedure (GCP), Human Subjects Research and IATA. Keeps up to date on PPFA and PPGNHAIK research SOPS and research guidelines. Maintains either Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant-registered with Phlebotomy. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences OR health-related field or equivalent professional degree and work experience combination. Minimum 2 years’ experience required in health care or healthcare related field. Minimum 1 year experience in medical research or research-related activities Proficient computer skills and software skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office software and EPIC. Must have excellent skills in written and verbal communication. Must be self-motivated and detail oriented. Certifications: Medical Assistant certification with phlebotomy preferred. Salary Range: $35.12 - $58.53 hourly Position Type: Full- time - non-exempt Benefits Eligibility: This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits. As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability and life insurance. For additional information about our benefits program, please send an email to [email protected]. Other Information: All new hires are strongly recommended to have the COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters. All new hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot. What we expect from you.
That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols. That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism. That you always support and model our customer service standards. That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.
Our commitment to diversity: At PPGNHAIK, we’ve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment. Equal Employment Opportunity PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
