About the Role
Department BSD MED - General Internal Medicine - Peek Research Staff About the Department General Internal Medicine (GIM) has a rich tradition at the University of Chicago, dating back to the founding of the medical school in 1927. With the rising prominence of the medical subspecialties after World War II, the Department of Medicine reaffirmed its commitment to GIM in 1969: 'Every trainee must receive intensive, comprehensive training in General Medicine as an optimal base for advanced training, whether in a subspecialty or General Internal Medicine.' Under the leadership of Dr. Alvin Tarlov (Chair of Medicine, 1968-81), the University of Chicago led a national effort to reestablish academic sections of General Internal Medicine. In 1973, the Section of General Internal Medicine was organized to include separate GIM inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services. The Section of General Internal Medicine assumed responsibility for housestaff training and for relationships with community hospitals. A fellowship program was established for trainees interested in academic GIM and educational leadership. With the support from our Department Chairs since 1968 ,GIM research has flourished at the University of Chicago, with faculty recognized as national leaders in the areas of medical ethics, health economics and policy, health services and outcomes research. Job Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC1) will assist the principal investigator (PI) and research team with health disparities research studies, including those related to sickle cell disease. This will primarily consist of screening and enrolling patients for studies, as well as study logistics, data collection, and data entry into REDCap. Responsibilities Screen and enroll patients. Communicate with clinical teams and community partners. Coordinate lab testing as needed for consented patients. Assist with literature searches. Assist with manuscript preparation and presentations. Lead monthly study team meetings. Present research updates in weekly lab meetings. Collect data electronically and on paper. Enter data into REDCap database. Coordinate and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups. Analyze study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports. Accountable for all tasks in basic clinical studies. Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: Knowledge of medical terminology/environment. Preferred Competencies Ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others. Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy. Strong organizational skills. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong data management skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials). Ability to handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm. Ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly. Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required Yes Health Screen Required Yes Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. 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