Work Location: Scott County, Iowa

Summary:

The CRC (Research Coordinator – Patient Screening & Enrollment) role is focused on leading patient identification and enrollment coordination for clinical trials, particularly in the cardiovascular field. This position requires a blend of clinical expertise, operational skills, and patient engagement to ensure efficient and ethical study enrollment. The CRC will utilize EMR systems, collaborate with investigators, and maintain precise documentation while driving patient outreach and supporting enrollment targets.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret clinical trial protocols and apply inclusion/exclusion criteria to identify eligible patients.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of medical records to assess patient eligibility for clinical studies.
• Utilize EMR systems to generate and maintain lists of potential study participants based on protocol requirements.
• Engage in direct patient outreach, including cold-calling and follow-up communications, to introduce research opportunities and educate patients about participation.
• Coordinate and schedule screening, study, and follow-up visits in alignment with protocol timelines and investigator availability.
• Track and document screening and enrollment activities using CTMS or other research tracking tools, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
• Collaborate with investigators and research leadership to provide regular updates on enrollment progress and address barriers to recruitment.
• Maintain detailed documentation of screening decisions, eligibility status, and enrollment outcomes to support study compliance and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Clinical background or experience (such as RN, LPN, MA, CRC, or equivalent clinical research experience).
• Ability to read and interpret clinical trial protocols and medical records.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and experience navigating complex patient data.
• Strong communication skills, including comfort with outbound patient calls and cold outreach.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience with CTMS or research tracking tools (REALTIME-CTMS experience is a plus).
• Proactive, patient-focused approach with a commitment to achieving enrollment outcomes.
• Prior experience in patient screening, recruitment, or enrollment for clinical trials is highly desirable.
• Experience in cardiovascular or specialty clinic settings is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment managing multiple protocols.
• Comfort balancing clinical judgment with enrollment goals and sponsor expectations.

Published Category: Clinical Operations & Development