Job Abstract

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As a Project Specialist C5, you will implement and conduct multiple research projects within the Cleveland Clinic Cardiovascular Coordinating Center (C5).

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support for multiple project managers, project leads and other C5 personnel in a timely and efficient manner including, but not limited to, PowerPoint presentations, meeting minutes, conference calls and other research activities.
• Performs accurate data documentation in study files including computer clinical trial management database (site management, Clinical Events and others).
• Sets up and maintains study records.
• Assists with accurate data retrieval, abstraction and interpretation.
• Facilitates data collection and analysis for professional presentations.
• Designs, analyzes, and reports on special projects for the Department Manager/Supervisor in the department.
• Assists the Department Manager/Supervisor with personnel functions including training, development of training materials, process standards and work distribution and flow.
• Monitors and maintains records for C5 personnel related to education, training and compliance. In consultation with the Department
• Manager/Supervisor, coordinates and expedites administrative services for the department with other areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Must be self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of personal computers in a Windows environment, including word processing, spreadsheet and database.
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains current knowledge of research policies, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology. High school diploma or equivalent.
• Within 90 days, must successfully complete training in Human Subjects Research (HSR) as required by the Responsible Conduct of Research guidelines adopted by the Cleveland Clinic.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum three years experience preferably in a healthcare or university setting coordinating projects or multiple functions.
• Previous research experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• High degree of dexterity to perform a high volume of data input and retrieval.
• Normal or corrected vision, extensive sitting, standing and frequent walking, extensive exchange of verbal communication by phone and in person.
• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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