Clinical Research Assistant

US Oncology Network • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team! This position will support the Tyler location. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. This position will be either a level 1 or Sr based on candidate experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve 'More breakthroughs. More victories.' in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-year medical office experience, oncology experience preferred for Level 1.
• Three years of medical office experience preferred for Level Sr.
• Oncology experience preferred for Level Sr.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient data files in an organized manner for easy retrieval and review.
• Collects patient data from initial patient contact through course of therapy, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
• Assists with scheduling consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, and future appointments for patients with physicians as requested.
• Prepares patient records for audits by regulatory, accrediting, and research organizations.
• Maintains supplies, drugs and storage facilities for clinical research as appropriate.
• May enter some pertinent data into the system in a timely manner as outlined by department guidelines.
• May assist physicians and nurses with direct patient care including vital signs and assisting in procedures.
• May assist with collecting and processing specimens for research purposes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program that rewards healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on some favorite retailers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED