Clinical Research Assistant/ Part-Time

The US Oncology Network•Columbia, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Missouri Cancer Associates is a multi-specialty practice including medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, and urology, with 22 providers servicing ten Missouri communities. Our main office is in Columbia. We are the premier Cancer Treatment Center in Mid-Missouri, celebrating 40 years of patient care. We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant with an outgoing and friendly demeanor, a positive work ethic, and a track record of teamwork. Customer service experience is preferred. The ideal candidate must exemplify our company values and provide the highest level of patient care. This part-time position is 19 hours per week and is located at 1705 E Broadway Columbia, Missouri. Missouri Cancer Associates is affiliated with Urology Associates of Central Missouri and the US Oncology Network.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline
Experience in Microsoft Office
Must have excellent communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong ability to multi-task
Excellent time management skills
Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels
Must have a high level of attention to detail
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred
SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred
Experience working with physicians preferred
Experience working in clinical research is preferred
May be responsible for basic clinical assessments

Responsibilities

Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility.
Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
Oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
Packages and ships lab specimens to central vendors where applicable.
Required to complete Hazmat and/or IATA training.
In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings and participates in data collection of all subjects.
Responsible for preparing study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, adverse event reports, and institutional review board documents.
Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations.
May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
Participates in required training and education programs.
May be responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research.
Collaborate with staff in the development of action plans and performance improvement opportunities with staff to improve quality.
May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual trends, data entry compliance, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians.
May be responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.