CTO Clinical Research Assistant- Associate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct Supervision, the Clinical Research Assistant – Associate is responsible for accurately and promptly entering patient data from clinical trials into sponsor or local databases. They must locate the required information in patient records, ensure data accuracy and integrity, and collaborate with the research team to resolve data queries. Additionally, they coordinate monitoring visits with study monitors and participate in study teleconferences with sponsors and clinical research organizations to maintain consistent communication and information flow.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a basic science is required.
Ability to communicate and liaise with research participants, research team members, and other relevant partner/key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical documentation practices.
Understanding of basic biostatistics and clinical data interpretation.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database systems.
Ability to interact professionally with patients, sponsors, monitors, and staff.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of standard clinical research practices, oncology care procedures, and data management principles.

Responsibilities

Ensures accurate, complete, and compliant documentation of patient encounters and study data in the medical record and research files.
Obtains required external records and laboratory results for research purposes.
Addresses data discrepancies with clinicians and research team members to maintain data integrity.
Maintains confidentiality of patient information participates in developing approved source documents and templates.
Adheres to Mays Cancer Center and sponsor data management plans, ensuring timely, accurate entry of source data into case report forms (CRFs) and electronic databases.
Verifies that all entered data are supported by source documentation and participates in quality control activities to maintain data integrity.
Assists with troubleshooting data entry issues, responding to database and sponsor queries, and entering serious adverse event (SAE) data as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance offered free for employees
Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction
Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians
$50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free
Options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates
Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families
Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits
Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses
Eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary retirement programs are also available
128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent
12 set paid holidays each year
Range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership