Clinical Research Coordinator, Department of Cardiology, Internal Medicine, School of Medicine

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Internal Medicine

Department Summary: The Division of Cardiology provides excellent care for every aspect of cardiovascular disease, from early detection of heart disease to treatment of the most complex cardiac conditions. Clinical program areas include non‐invasive cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac arrhythmias (electrophysiology), acute chest pain management, heart failure, advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation and cardiac devices.

The Division operates and provides its services through the Pauley Heart Center in conjunction with the Division of Cardiology, the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. Seamless collaboration amongst these Cardiology divisions through the Pauley Heart Center allows the Division of Cardiology to offer quality, comprehensive, cost-effective, state-of-the-care care to its patients. This environment also allows for pioneering research for advancing scientific knowledge and an ideal training setting for students and professionals alike.

The Division of Cardiology is the second largest division of the VCU Department of Internal Medicine with more than 30 board‐certified cardiologists, seven of whom have joint appointments at the McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center. All Division of Cardiology physicians hold faculty positions in the VCU School of Medicine, and are involved in clinical and basic research as well as clinical care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The overarching mission of the Department of Internal Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in each facet of its tripartite mission:

- To educate the physicians and health care professionals of tomorrow, the physicians and health care professionals of today and the community-at-large
- To provide superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using state-of-the-art knowledge and resources
- To conduct and disseminate cutting-edge biomedical research and scholarship, with a focus on translational research that can be quickly applied to the care of patients.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience
- Several years progressively responsible work experience
- Formal clinical research education and experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and diverse environment and adapt to changing client status, regulations, and work environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent discretionary decision-making skills
- Independent, self-motivated, and organized
- Detail-oriented; excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills 

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in human subject research participants
- Experience with regulatory submissions/compliance to both local and central IRB’s
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR System
- Experience administering validated survey instruments
- Job Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements:
- Light lifting (less than 20lb), fast pace, multiple stimulation, intense customer interaction, frequent change, memory, reasoning, hearing, reading, analyzing, logic, and verbal and written communication.                                                                                                                                                                                                       - ------ Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.                                                                                                         

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator 1

Contact Information:
Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org