Part -Time Clinical Research Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group•Mount Kisco, NY

8d•$24 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Research Coordinator to join their team in Mount Kisco, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in providing an exceptional career and empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. The position is part of a team that aims to make healthcare better for everyone through Caring, Connecting, and Growing together. The specific role is to support oncology care teams and guide patients through clinical research activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1+ years of clinical research experience
1+ years of knowledge of GCP (good clinical practice)
1+ years of knowledge of clinical data entry
1+ years of computer proficiency experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and be able to access multiple web applications
Ability to travel to the locations below: 90 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, 10549, 30 Columbia Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, 600 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill, NY 12524, 1400 Old Country road, Westbury, NY 11590 (One to two times a month)
Ability to travel 100% of the time and have reliable transportation, with a current and non-restricted state of New York’s Driver’s License and State-required insurance
Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Reside within a commutable distance to Westchester County, NY and surrounding communities

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of oncology medical terminology
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
Demonstrated ability to work well with health care team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Responsibilities

Fully comprehend study protocols and ensure all procedures and assessments (including screening and end of treatment) are carried out per protocol specifications.
Collect and document accurate and verifiable data.
Maintain protocol, GCP, ICH compliance.
Adhere to organizational SOPs.
Be present at all required study visits to assist the investigator with adherence to the protocol and collect all data for visit.
Assist the investigator, onsite staff, and patient in scheduling the study procedures and appointments (scans, EKGs, labs, any outside exams).
Assist in carrying out administrative procedures for the consent, enrolling and randomization process.
Prepare, process, and ship laboratory specimens as required per protocol.
Complete study synopsis notes and enter data into the study-specified database, electronic data capture (EDC).
Collect complete medical and disease history via chart review and patient interview.
Collect current medication list, subject health information, and occurrence of adverse events.
Plan the subject calendar in advance for cycles and visits based on the schedule of assessments, including ability to efficiently manage your and the subject’s time, and to think ahead for the next visit.
Assist the pharmacy/corporate office in provision and collection of study medications and performing drug accountability.
Participate in monitor visits as needed.
Prescreen EMRs for potential patients to enroll in studies.
Communicate effectively with physicians, multi-disciplinary teams, patients, sponsors, CROs, and other team members.
Prepare and be available for monthly recruitment calls with sponsors regarding prescreening updates, patient enrollment projections, barriers to recruitment, elaborate on inclusion/exclusion criteria difficult to meet, etc.
Prepare and be responsible for database locks that occur every 3 months for all active studies.
Turnaround time is within 24 hours to respond to urgent emails.
Attend investigator meetings for all active studies.
Performs other duties as assigned.