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Zahra Izadi
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Zahra Izadi

Research Assistant/Coordinator
Chestnut Hill,MA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Clinical Research Assistant / Study CoordinatorClinical Nutrition InternClinical Research CoordinatorResearch Assistant

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Chestnut Hill, MA, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsCompany Culture

Summary

Detail-oriented healthcare coordinator with extensive experience in high-volume patient scheduling and regulatory compliance within clinical research. Manages complex appointments, triages patient communications, and upholds confidentiality while delivering compassionate patient-centered support in fast-paced clinical environments.

Overview

3
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Years of professional experience in Clinical Research enviroment

Work History

Clinical Research Assistant / Study Coordinator

Sleep Medicine Laboratory – University of British Columbia
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Scheduled and coordinated complex patient appointments across multiple departments and providers
  • Coordinated participant scheduling and follow-up appointments, facilitating effective patient communications in fast-paced clinical research environment.
  • Communicated with patients, physicians, and research PI to ensure smooth operations
  • Triaged patient inquiries via phone and email and responded in a timely, professional manner
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with Research Ethics Board (REB) and institutional policies.
  • Managed high-volume scheduling, prioritizing operational needs to maintain smooth workflow.
  • Prepared and maintained regulatory documents and ethics submissions
  • Assisted with patient check-in procedures and coordinated follow-ups
  • Supported quality improvement initiatives and protocol compliance
  • Trained and onboarded new team members on workflow procedures
  • Managed collection, documentation, and shipment of biological samples to external laboratories in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements
  • Delivered compassionate communication with patients, addressing inquiries and enhancing overall clinical experience.

Clinical Nutrition Intern

Tehran Naft Hospital
Tehran, Iran
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Conducted patient assessments in ICU, cardiology, surgery, and diabetes units
  • Communicated clinical information clearly to patients and care teams
  • Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science

Islamic Azad University
Tehran, Iran
01-2018

Skills

  • Complex Appointment Scheduling
  • High-Volume Administrative Support
  • Patient Privacy and Confidentiality Compliance
  • Electronic Systems (Epic familiarity, REDCap, Outlook, Excel)
  • Regulatory Documentation & Quality Compliance
  • Customer Service & Conflict De-escalation
  • Multi-site Coordination
  • Phone Triage & Electronic Communication
  • Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Communication
  • Electronic medical and research systems (REDCap, data platforms)
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Patient data management
  • Scheduling platforms & digital documentation
  • Technology troubleshooting (iPads, data systems)

Timeline

Clinical Research Assistant / Study Coordinator

Sleep Medicine Laboratory – University of British Columbia
01.2023 - 06.2025

Clinical Nutrition Intern

Tehran Naft Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science

Islamic Azad University
Zahra IzadiResearch Assistant/Coordinator