Clinical Research Coordinator

The US Oncology Network•Salem, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the management and coordination of tasks for multiple clinical research studies to include screening patients for eligibility and participates in the subject’s study visits and required activities per protocol. Duties include but not limited to assuring protocol compliance for all patients enrolled in the trial, participation in the informed consent process, perform ongoing assessments and documentation in collaboration with physicians and other providers, and participation in required training and education. Assures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through OSHA, CDC and HIPPA. Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required
Minimum one year of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline, preferably in oncology required.
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
May be responsible for basic clinical assessments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working with physicians preferred

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.
Assists with patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
May disburse investigational drug and maintain investigational drug accountability.
Participates in data collection, entry, and reporting for the subjects.
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.
Participates in required training and education programs as well as monitoring and auditing activities.
May work directly with sponsors. May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
Assists with collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOPs and applicable regulations.
May assist in the packing and shipping of lab specimens to central vendors. May be required to complete Hazmat and/or IATA training.