Vail Health has become the world?s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
About the opportunity:
This position supports the administration of various clinical trials conducted at the Vail Health Center for Behavioral Health Innovation through the recruitment of subject participants, informing participants about study objectives and administering questionnaires, planning and administering clinical trials in adherence with local, state and Federal regulations and internal policies and procedures, and collecting and analyzing data in coordination with the research team.
What you will do:
Works with the principal investigator and the clinical trial research supervisor to develop and implement recruitment strategies in accordance with institutional review board requirements and approvals. Assesses eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers. Conducts pre-screening procedures, including telephone and in-person pre-screening following approved procedures.
Oversees subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented. Collects and records data accurately according to study protocols, including tracking enrollment status of subjects and documents dropout information such as dropout causes and subject contact efforts. Collects urine and/or blood samples and obtains vitals from study participants.
Performs routine data entry and database management tasks. Assists with the preparation of study-related documentation such as reports and data summaries. Assists with development of study databases and user acceptance testing.
Supports the clinical team in conducting study visits, including administering questionnaires and conducting interviews. Maintains required records of study activity including case report forms, regulatory binders, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.
Assists with monitoring efforts related to human research participant protection, including documentation of adverse event data.
Assists with scheduling and coordinating study visits and meetings. Maintains professional and appropriate correspondence and communications with study participants.
Assists with compliance and quality assurance, including assistance with internal audits, inspections and participates in training sessions and team meetings as required. Assists in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.
Collaborates with the research team to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions. Reviews scientific literature, participates in continuing education activities, and/or attends conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.
Adheres to all institutional and regulatory guidelines regarding confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Models the principles of a Just Culture.
Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What you will need:
Experience:
A minimum of one year of experience in clinical trial administration, required.
Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance.
Preference for applicants fluent in Spanish.
License(s):
Current, valid Driver's license and ability to pass Vail Health's Motor Vehicle Report criteria, preferred.
Certification(s):
Phlebotomy certification, preferred.
Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must be comfortable working with various software programs and be proficient with MS Office suite.
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Education:
Enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program (e.g., Psychology, Nursing, Biomedical Science) or graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in healthcare, life science, or related field, required.
Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Educational Programs:
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Paid Time Off:
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.