What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Studies Coordinator II Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center position at Advocate Aurora Health?
***Onsite Position***
The Clinical Studies Coordinator II (CSC II) independently coordinates and executes multiple clinical research studies of moderate to high complexity within the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, operating with minimal managerial oversight. This role requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, and a high level of accountability for participant safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. The CSC II demonstrates professional comportment in all interactions, including clear, respectful, and empathetic communication with research participants—particularly those who may be cognitively impaired—as well as effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. This position requires the ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and consistently deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree with two years' experience in clinical research; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION
- SOCRA or ACRP Certification preferred.
- Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed.
- All additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Works under the direction of the Study Investigators or Clinical Research Nurse Manager with minimal supervision.
- Plays an active role in recruitment of patients to study.
- Performs protocol specific duties required per the research protocol.
- Obtains or assists the Principal Investigator in obtaining informed consent from subjects and reinforces the information that has been provided to subjects and families.
- Fulfills sponsor requirements related to reportable information including adverse events, unanticipated problems, and other information required by the sponsor protocol.
- Abstracts data from the medical record and completes paper and electronic case report forms, including responding to any requests for data clarification, and maintains all necessary source documents.
- Identifies and communicates important protocol and data management issues or problems to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Provides staff relief as required to meet the needs of the department. Participates in scheduled team/department meetings. Participates in quality improvement projects on an on-going basis.
- May mentor new and less experienced staff.
- Follows established Wake Forest Baptist and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Excellent reading comprehension.
- Strong organizational skills EPIC/WakeOne proficiency to include appropriate documentation of research notes
- Proficient in the use of OnCore/WISER Clinical Trial Management System
- Basic computer skills
- Fosters/promotes a positive image and professional appearance
- Sensitivity to intercultural relations
- Sensitivity to the maintenance of confidentiality Knowledge of Microsoft Products
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Clean, comfortable, office environment