Clinical Protocol Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Protocol Coordinator to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent, diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment to provide comprehensive clinical research care to patients and clinical research volunteers.
• Performs clinical assessment of patients and clinical research volunteers as dictated by the protocol and/or the volunteer's clinical condition.
• Monitors results, recognizes abnormal outcomes/problematic trends, and communicates findings to the principal investigator and study team members as appropriate.
• Provides protocol-driven and clinically indicated medical interventions.
• Performs protocol-driven and clinically indicated procedures.
• Facilitates the care continuity across healthcare settings (NIH Clinical Center and outside hospitals/providers).
• Accurately and timely documents patient care and research activities in the appropriate charting systems.
• Provides counseling, education and instruction to patients and their families regarding their diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Assists with protocol development and lifecycle.
• Coordinates with outside referring providers to facilitate the screening and enrollment process.
• Obtains consent for clinical trial enrollment.
• Assists with data collection and management.
• Assists in preparing and filing regulatory documents related to clinical protocols.
• Assists with sample procurement and processing.
• Participates in clinical rounds and protocol meetings.
• Ability to work on-site during regular clinic hours, excluding Federal holidays. Ad hoc telework available on non-clinic days.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in public health or health sciences is required
• Certification as a Physician Assistant with 0-3 years of experience is preferred.
• A Physician Assistant applicant must be a Graduate from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education and successfully completed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; AND have maintained status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education (CME) and re-certification.
• Compliance with applicable licensure/certification requirements, healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintaining clinical competence as a physician assistant.
• The candidate must be eligible to be credentialed in the NIH Clinical Center.
• The candidate must be able to secure medical malpractice insurance in the amount of $1 million.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.