Patient Clinical Suppt Coord- Neurology - req# 33619

UNM Neurology is known for its cutting-edge research. Our research programs contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in neurology. We have major research funding for stroke, multiple sclerosis, vascular cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease. These research programs involve both the clinical and basic sciences.

The Neurology Research Team seeks a Patient Clinical Support Coordinator for our inpatient stroke research programs. The position requires experience coordinating acute clinical trials with diverse populations, including Hispanic and Native American communities. Additional experience includes: assisting with IRB submissions, patient recruitment and retention, and data collection and maintenance.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Essential Qualifications:

• Recruiting, enrolling, and maintaining the schedule of activities per research protocols for acute stroke patients
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments
• · Ability to use and understand medical terminology
• · Perform data entry and maintain patient records and study binders
• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical trials and study protocols

Due to the nature of acute clinical trials, the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and

• weekends is essential

• Drawing and processing blood will be required for some studies

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in/knowledge of:

• Neurological or behavioral clinical research
• Recruiting patients to participate in research studies
• Coordinating clinical trials
• Preparing applications and other documents for submission to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or direct experience in IRB Administration
• Drawing and processing blood (experience and/or training)
• Ability to travel to other medical facilities
• Proficiency in Spanish

This position will be based at UNM Hospital and will be partly located at Domenici Hall on North Campus where our outpatient facility supports neurosciences research under the UNMHSC Brain and Behavioral Health Institute. The position will be primarily responsible for coordinating research studies in accordance with established study protocols and federal, local, and institutional policies and guidelines for clinical trials and includes research study management and monitoring.

This is a term position where the employment contract is renewed on an annual basis with satisfactory performance.

This is a staff position and does not meet the criteria for J-1 visa category nor can the department support sponsorship of a work visa.

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