Clinical Research Coordinator - Twain

US Oncology Network • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is dedicated to advancing cancer care by leading and participating in many clinical research studies in Nevada that test the safety and efficiency of new or modified treatments in cancer patients. These trials are important because they help uncover new treatment options and give many of our patients the opportunity to receive newly developed treatments or investigational drugs not yet available outside the study. CCCN develops and conducts more than 170 Phase I, Phase II and Phase III clinical research trials each year including genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancer treatments, radiation clinical trials, breast cancer, and skin cancer. Motivated, caring professionals are encouraged to join us. Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada has an exciting opportunity for a full-time, Clinical Research Coordinator, on-site at our Twain clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. This person is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing, and quality control of clinical trial data.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in a clinical or scientific-related discipline required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of medical office experience, oncology or clinical research preferred
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a physician and nurse (if applicable), is responsible for enlisting, maintaining, and assuring protocol compliance for all patients on clinical trials
• Collaborates with physicians in determining the eligibility of patients for clinical trials
• Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility; Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients in protocol
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. May disburse investigational drugs and provide patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability
• In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings
• Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting. Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities
• Maintains regulatory documents by SOPs and applicable regulations
• Participates in required training and education programs. Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research
• May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process
• Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Team environment
• Professional development
• Chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree