Clinical Research Assistant - Bilingual

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

28d

About The Position

The Ivy Brain Tumor Center is a non-conventional, non-profit program offering state-of-the-art clinical trials for patients with the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It is home to the largest collection of Phase 0 trials for brain tumors in the world. Our multidisciplinary team of brain tumor specialists and scientists are accelerating drug discovery and precision medicine in neuro-oncology to identify the most promising first-in- class therapies for brain tumor patients. The Clinical Research Assistant (Phase 0 Clinical Trials Navigator) will be responsible for visiting Barrow Brain and Spine neurosurgeon clinics each week to identify individuals who may be clinical trial candidates and performing routine clinical research activities under the direction of the principal investigator, research nurse clinician, and research specialist.

Requirements

• High School diploma and related college or certification course work required.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting required
• Demonstrates excellent oral, written and telephone communication skills, along with tact, diplomacy, and strong customer service orientation.
• Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration, BBS staff members, and hospital personnel.
• Bilingual in Spanish

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree, preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of human research policies, regulations, procedures, and standards according to FDA, ICH, GCP guidelines, preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and attend neurosurgeon clinics to review brain tumor patient visits and determine which patients may be considered for Phase 0 trials enrollment.
• Communicate effectively with neurosurgery faculty and their office staff in order to integrate seamlessly into their individual clinic workflows.
• Communicate effectively with prospective patients to provide a general overview of the Phase 0 clinical trial concept before more detailed discussions ensue with a Phase 0 Trial Research Nurse.
• Uphold all standards of patient privacy and good clinical practice when interfacing with neurosurgeon clinics and brain tumor patients.
• Coordinate patient navigation efforts with Phase 0 Trial Research Nurses, Ivy Brain Tumor Center Patient Navigators, and Ivy Brain Tumor Center Investigators.
• Supports company Compliance program by attendance in annual training and following compliance guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees