Clinical Research Coordinator Oncology

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator coordinates and/or implements assigned oncology clinical research protocols. The role supports physician investigators and provides trial treatment options to patients in a safe and ethical manner while ensuring compliance with FDA and institutional regulations. The department conducts Phase 1–3 treatment trials across disease groups. The position involves collecting and recording medical data and history, assisting with patient assessments, and maintaining study files. The coordinator supports participants and families throughout the research process, helps ensure consistent protocol implementation, and may take primary responsibility for implementing and managing new clinical trials. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field, with knowledge of clinical research methodologies.
Typically two to four years of clinical research experience.
Familiarity with medical and clinical terminology.
Excellent organizational and task-management skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and study information.
Ability to maintain knowledge of Federal and State regulations and institutional policies and procedures related to medical and nursing practice.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CRCC).
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide study information to patients and obtain relevant information from them; assist with recruitment and screening, register patients, explain trials and consent forms, collect medical history and records, prepare information for initial visits, respond to inquiries, and update databases.
Perform protocol-required tasks, which may include obtaining medical history, conducting systems reviews, phlebotomy, EKGs, cognitive assessments, and collecting vital signs; maintain protocol quality assurance and collect and help evaluate data.
Triage adverse events and communicate their occurrence to the research physician; gather information about medical follow-up with participants and collateral informants as needed.
Educate patients and families and serve as a consistent resource and support contact within the clinical research program.
Complete required documentation consistently, accurately, and on time; help prepare IRB forms, informed consents, and sponsor correspondence; may participate in annual IRB approval and update processes.
Liaise with other departments, program areas, and community agencies.
Ensure primary referring physicians receive timely progress notes regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.
May take primary responsibility for implementing and managing new clinical trials.
Carry out department-level responsibilities, which may involve frequent interaction with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and related clinical departments.