Clinical Research Coordinator - Clinical Research (Oncology) - Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center•Jupiter, FL

About The Position

The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for all functional aspects of clinical research in the Oncology / Hematology field. The coordinator screens potential patients for protocol eligibility, presents trial concepts and details, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocols. The role coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements and may disburse investigational drugs, teach patients about their administration, and maintain investigational drug accountability. In collaboration with physicians, the coordinator reviews changes in patients’ conditions, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study drugs, and documents findings. The role is responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, data entry, and reporting; schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities; and maintains regulatory documents in accordance with JMC SOPs and applicable regulations. The coordinator participates in required training and education, educates clinic staff about clinical research, identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities, and collaborates with staff on action plans. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires sitting for long periods, as well as stooping, bending, standing, stretching, manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry, and the ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 20 pounds. The role also requires working independently in a stressful environment and making sound, detail-oriented decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator or relevant experience in the Oncology / Hematology field.
Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently.
If not already certified, obtain CCRC or CCRP certification within 24 months of hire.
Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit for long periods and to stoop, bend, stand, and stretch.
Manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, make sound decisions, and be detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintain required professional licensing and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
CCRC or CCRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen potential patients for protocol eligibility.
Present trial concepts and details to patients, participate in the informed consent process, and enroll patients on protocols.
Coordinate patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
Disburse investigational drugs when applicable, teach patients about administration, and maintain investigational drug accountability.
In collaboration with physicians, review changes in patient condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study drugs; thoroughly document findings.
Ensure accurate and timely data collection, documentation, data entry, and reporting.
Schedule and participate in monitoring and auditing activities.
Maintain regulatory documents in accordance with JMC SOPs and applicable regulations.
Participate in required training and education programs.
Educate clinic staff regarding clinical research.
Identify quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborate with staff to develop action plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.