Clinical Research Coordinator, Part Time

MED-ZSFG-AIDS

Part Time

77168BR

Job Summary

**This is a Limited Appointment position with a duration of nine months**

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will execute comprehensive research activities of a research program in the Division of HIV, Infectious Disease and Global Medicine. The main study within this program will assess the cerebrovascular health of 300 people living with HIV (PLWH).

Under the general supervision of the Project Director (PD), the CRC will be engaged in most aspects of the research project. This position will interact heavily with potential and enrolled study subjects throughout the duration of the research project, forming relationships and applying standardized and proven problem-solving methods to actively resolve upstream and midstream challenges through all steps of the research process.   

Duties may include, but will not be limited to: working with the PD in subject recruitment and enrollment, assisting with scheduling research visits, interviewing participants, collecting and managing data, ensuring that all data are collected and entered into databases according to study protocols and procedures, providing coordination and escorting participants during imaging visits where needed, and assisting with monitoring the accurate and timely collection, processing and transport of blood and urine samples - such as preparing paperwork for specimen collection and tracking, distributing specimens, paperwork to proper laboratories. The CRC will also perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This position requires a physical/health screen.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at UCSF is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research and education. With its home-base located at ZSFG, the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care for over ten years. The Division’s work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by international, national, state and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members and 140 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $45 million dollars.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and/or equivalent experience/training
• Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments, and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
• Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in related field
• Research experience in low-income medically underserved populations
• Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation; this may require reiterating information to participants with impaired cognitive function and patience with multiple reminder calls
• Excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with multi-disciplinary team members and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management
• Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
  • Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • The Protection of Human Research Subjects
  • CHR regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009335 CLIN RSCH CRD

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Location

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)