What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at Mlnneapolis heart institute foundation?
Do you find connecting with patients during challenging moments of their life rewarding? Are you a curious, continuous learner interested in cardiac care? Would you like to help further medical research? The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) currently has multiple openings and is seeking experienced Clinical Research Coordinators to join its outstanding research team in the cardiovascular research space. This is a great position for someone who enjoys working directly with patients while supporting the research endeavors of physicians from Allina Health’s Minneapolis Heart Institute. These experienced physician-researchers are dedicated to discovering and advancing breakthrough treatments to improve heart care for all.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support, coordination and leadership for research studies that may involve industry sponsored Phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials, drug, biologic, device, government-funded clinical research, and investigator-initiated clinical research.
- Ensure smooth, accurate progress of studies from the planning and approval stages through study completion and post-study closure.
- Recruit and screen study participants and help facilitate continued participation.
- Abstract data from medical records and other sources.
- Identify, document, and assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) mandated reporting.
- Develop and ensure compliance with study protocols.
- Participate in the planning, development, and budgeting for clinical trials.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience (cardiovascular experience in a clinical setting preferred)
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a history of working collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and be results oriented
- Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems e.g., Epic
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active licensure via Diploma, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree programs in a healthcare-related field; LPN or RN preferred
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator/Professional (CCRC or CCRP) certification strongly preferred
About Us
Founded over 40 years ago, MHIF is one of the leading non-profit cardiovascular and vascular research and education institutions in the country. We exist to create a world without heart disease and our mission is to improve people’s lives through the highest quality cardiovascular research and education. Staffed with over 90 high caliber employees, we conduct cutting-edge clinical research and transformative community research.