UNIV - Program Coordinator I - Department of Medicine: Division of Pulmonary

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Program Coordinator to provide technical and clinical support for research studies investigating pulmonary nodule blood tests and to provide support for the Thoracic Oncology Research Group in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Job Duties:

• (35%) - Subject recruitment, data entry, routine data management tracking, and general administrative support for the research team. Conducts and/or documents consent for participants in minimal risk studies. May conduct consent for studies greater than minimal risk under direct supervision
• (30%) - Review patient medical records to identify subjects who qualify for actively enrolling studies. Program Coordinator will interview qualifying patients, fully explain details of the research studies, and enroll interested patients under minimal supervision
• (20%) - Coordinate the distribution of research materials and will keep accurate records. The applicant will directly interact with site personnel and principal investigators, thereby requiring effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• (15%) - This individual will conduct assessments of study patients per study protocol

Additional Knowledge, Skill and Ability Preferred:

• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor  
• Incumbent must have a proven track record of detail-orientation and high level of accuracy. Must be fluent in using computer data management software, such as Microsoft Office.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and one year relevant program experience.

MUSC Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

Additional Job Description

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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