Job Abstract

The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) was incorporated in July 2000 as a not-for-profit, physician-led practice group. The organization functioned as an independent organization in support of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Sciences as a multi-specialty physician practice group. The GW MFA has grown to become the largest independent academic physician practice in the Washington, DC metro region with more than 500 physicians and nearly 200 APP providers. In 2018, the MFA bylaws were revised to allow The George Washington University to serve as the sole corporate member while the MFA retained independent 501c3 status. The purpose of the change was to ensure alignment between the MFA and The George Washington University.

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.

Position Summary

The Research Coordinator supports research projects in an assigned Practice Area through the performance of basic clinical and administrative procedures including data collection and tracking. This position helps ensure that GWMFA research projects conform to regulatory and clinical guidelines. The Research Coordinator participates in assigned department research projects including regulatory and administrative functions associated with the clinical research program in the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities to perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

The Research Coordinator performs the following duties/responsibilities for the assigned Practice Area:

1. Maintain updated files on all on-going IRB studies and protocols including the correspondence of informed consent forms, marketing materials, and data collection forms.
2. Maintain secure files on all protected study related data.
3. Maintain updated information on study progress and participate in recruitment, consent, follow-up, and other study procedures.
4. Maintain a schedule of IRB related deadlines for annual study renewal and closure.
5. Help with study related follow-up calls when appropriate.
6. Work with investigators on submitting study results at investigational meetings for publication.
7. Maintain files on all presented and published study results.
8. Maintain updated documentation of all IRB required CITI training.
9. Facilitate additional research items including but not limited to study registration on clinicaltrials.gov and assistance with Investigational New Drug (IND) items.
10. Facilitate grant submissions and requests for funding.
11. Ensure compliance with research protocols and federal regulations.
12. Maintain Manual of Operations for clinical trials.
13. Establish Data and Safety Monitoring Boards.
14. Assist in tracking site enrollment, performance information, and subject study status. Establish methods to track follow and maintain subjects.
15. Screen and enroll research participants, obtaining informed consent, including a review of medication histories to see if subjects are eligible for enrollment, conduct interviews with subjects, help patients to enter data on research data sheets (also known as eCRFS) and enter in the REDCap database. Act as liaison between patients, physicians and staff members.
16. Additional duties include assisting the PI with day-to-day affairs of the site activities as they relate to the clinical management of the Clinical Trial.

OTHER DUTIES

The Research Coordinator may also:

1. Perform other duties as needed to support the timely completion of research projects that are consistent with established protocols.
2. Participate in preparation of new research proposals.
3. Work together with others in the study protocols, such as research coordinators, physicians and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

A bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience. ACRP-CCRC Certification preferred.

Experience

One to two years experience in clinical research preferred as well as applicants with previous clinical research background.

Competencies The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or traits required for success in this position.

Research Coordinator must demonstrate:

Knowledge and support of GWMFA’s vision, mission statement, values, and guiding principles.

Current knowledge of medical research standards, protocols, and regulations applicable to the position/Practice Area.

Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating professionally, cheerfully, and effectively with study participants, families, physicians, and coworkers.

Good written communication skills for the preparation of coherent research summaries.

Proficiency reading documents and following instructions written in English.

The ability to work well with others across differences and resolve conflicts when they occur.

Familiarity with the technology/equipment utilized by the research project.

Compassion, patience, and calm.

Integrity, with appropriate concern for confidentiality.

Flexibility, initiative, and self-direction.

Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Concern for quality and accuracy.

Supervision Received

PGA/Department Manager and Senior Director of Clinical Research Operations. Direct collaboration with Physician Fellowship / Research Liaisons.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision over data entry or support staff for research.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, walk, reach, bend, or twist for long periods of time in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.