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Research Coordinator III
Location:
Houston Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77030
6565 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77030
- Job Ref:
- 2025-75779
- Talent Area:
- Quality and Research
- Job Shift:
- Day
- Job Type:
- Full Time
- Posted Date:
- Jan. 5, 2026
At Houston Methodist, the Research Coordinator III position is responsible for coordinating the drive on multiple clinical research projects and/or for multiple Principal Investigators (PI), gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol and providing general administrative duties in support of the study. This position evaluates results of (or response to) process; summarizes data; may provide guidance to other level coordinators.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Five years of clinical research-related experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Must have one of the following: •CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP)•CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Ability to work independently
- Capable of handling challenging/difficult situations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average analytical skills
- Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists with training all clinical research personnel regarding enrollment/recruitment protocols and processes, identifying and clinical research subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategies, as necessary.
- Precepts new clinical research staff and educates staff regarding scientific aspects of studies. Serves as a resource for the clinical research staff.
- Role models excellent, clear and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution. Demonstrates a positive work environment and contributes to a team-focused work environment that actively helps one another achieve department goals. Collaborates with all members of the research team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information as it relates to assigned system(s) in a comprehensive manner.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in the Principal Investigator (PI) meetings and in-services with nurses and physicians.
- Organizes and participates in pre-site and site initiation visits.
- Completes initial patient assessments, per competence, utilizing interview, observation and examination; obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy; teaches proper procedures to research coordinator and research coordinator assistant.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees and maintains accurate source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol including participant records, drug documentation, reconciling study drug/device accountability; monitors documentation for quality and accuracy.
- Leads and conducts reviews on on-going studies and oversees quality assurance on ongoing protocols; productive working relationship with study monitor.
- Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently and cost effectively; maintains supply inventory and equipment; ensures return of test article/clinical supplies; maintains regulatory standards.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in budget development and CMS coverage analysis and study billing management.
- Researches best cost/quality options for supply orders and is a good financial steward of Houston Methodist’s resources and considers this for such orders. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plans and designs source documentation for protocol. Develops study specific forms or tools per protocol to use in clinical research and teaches research team how to use the assessment tool.
- Develops and conducts procedures for laboratory collection and storage.
- Proactively manages own professional development and completes My Development Plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: Yes
- Business professional: No
- Other (department approved): Yes
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
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