As a participant in Medicare/Medicaid, we are required under the CMS vaccination mandate to ensure that all of our employees are fully vaccinated, unless they qualify for a reasonable accommodation.

Ohio Gastroenterology Group is the leading provider of general advanced GI procedures with several state-of-the-art facilities throughout Central Ohio. We employ a talented team of specialists who perform more GI procedures each year than any other practice in our area.

We currently have a full-time opening for a Research Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Administratively and clinically manage industry sponsored clinical trials
• Assist with protocol design, where requested
• Adhere to Research SOP’s, Good Clinical Practices and the study protocols
• Assist in patient recruitment by performing detailed chart reviews and patient interviews
• Discuss study protocols with patients and verify the informed consent documentation
• Review Medical History of patient against Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria of studies
• Perform blood draws, process and ship blood/urine specimens per study protocol and IATA regulations
• Schedule all patient research visits and procedures consistent with protocol requirements
• Dispense study medication, collect vital signs and perform ECGs
• Assist with routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and consistency with prescribed study protocol
• Ensure the filing and maintenance of all regulatory documents
• Schedule and prepare for monitor visits
• Complete and maintain case report forms per FDA guidelines, and review them against the patient’s medical record for completeness and accuracy

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 years previous experience as a clinical research coordinator for pharmaceutical phase II or III trials, GI trials experience preferred
• Computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, CTMS, EMR
• Previous experience in a role of complex administration or project coordination
• Effective communication skills to include written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Periodic local travel to other practice locations on an as-needed basis

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the day
• Prolonged periods of sitting and performing administrative duties including the use of computers
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and reach
• Able to lift and carry supplies and equipment as needed (up to 15 pounds)

Physical Demands

• Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving charts, boxes, or equipment (occasional)
• Must be able to independently lift 25 pounds (occasional)
• Must be able to sit (frequent), stand (frequent), walk (frequent), stoop (frequent), bend over (frequent), and type on keyboard (frequent).

Work Environment

• Medical office requiring contact with adult patients

Ohio Gastroenterology Group offers a nice life/work balance and a great benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage- benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
• Generous paid time off plans (vacation, sick and personal)
• 7 paid holidays
• Two retirements plans:
• 401(k) plan that offers a 3% safe harbor contribution with immediate vesting as well as annual profit sharing contributions.
• Cash balance pension plan – company contributes 2.5% and offers full vesting after 3 years of employment.

• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee appreciation programs
• Uniform reimbursement programs
• Growth opportunities
• Learning and development training

Apply now to join a great company!

Job Type: Full-time