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Emory Healthcare/Emory University Dual Clinical Diabetes Educator and Research Coordinator in Atlanta, Georgia
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Description
Seeking a certified diabetes educator to serve as one of two patient navigators for an NIH funded study of a navigator program for patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Navigator Role
Conduct telephone calls and in person visits with enrolled patients to provide education and support according to the study protocol.
Coordinate and provide logistics support for patient appointments related to the trial.
Inform and coordinate available resources at Grady and within the community to support patients' needs.
Respond to participant inquiries and support calls during designated hours for study participants.
Clinical Research Coordinator role (not to exceed 40 hours per week total).
Study Coordination: Oversee the day-to-day operations of clinical research projects related to diabetic foot ulcers. Collaborate with the research team to ensure all aspects of the studies are executed efficiently and in compliance with relevant protocols, regulations, and ethical guidelines
Participant Recruitment and Enrollment: Identify and screen potential study participants, providing them with detailed information about the research study. Obtain informed consent from eligible individuals and coordinate their enrollment into the trials
Data Collection and Management: Implement data collection procedures, including medical history, laboratory tests, wound assessments, and other relevant clinical data. Ensure accurate and timely data entry into electronic databases while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
Regulatory Compliance: Assist in obtaining necessary approvals from investigational review boards and ensure documentation is up-to-date and complete throughout the course of the research projects.
Clinical Monitoring: Monitor participants' progress throughout the trials, and promptly report any adverse events or deviations from the study protocols to the principal investigator and relevant authorities.
Collaboration and Communication: Foster effective communication among the research team, healthcare providers, study sponsors, and other stakeholders involved in the diabetic foot ulcer projects. Coordinate study-related meetings and maintain documentation of discussions and decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Health Education, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Certification as a Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Prior experience in clinical research coordination and patient navigation roles, particularly in diabetes care or related fields is a plus.
This position is intended to support clinical research and all clinical training requirements must be tracked and monitored through Emory Healthcare under the credentialing category of Clinical Researcher.
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Job Number 131920
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Division School Of Medicine
Department SOM: Medicine: Endocrinology
This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Position involves clinical patient contact., Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals., Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials.
Job Category Clinical Research
Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta
Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor
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