Oncology Research Assistant I- Tyler

The US Oncology Network•Tyler, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team! This position will support the Tyler location. Typical hours for this position are Mon-Fri from 8:30am-5:00pm. This position will be either a level 1 or Sr based on candidate experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Why work for us? Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers. What does the Research Assistant do? (Including by not limited to) Under direct supervision, initiates and/or maintains accurate and current logs of all patients referred for participation in clinical research. Collects data from initial patient contact through course of therapy and long-term follow-up. Performs all clerical and administrative data management functions for the department. May assist with direct patient care, laboratory services, and maintenance of supplies duties as they relate to Clinical Research. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1-year medical office experience, oncology experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three years of medical office experience preferred.
Oncology experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience preferred
Three years of medical office experience preferred.
Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains patient data files in an organized manner for easy retrieval and review.
Collects patient data from initial patient contact through course of therapy, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Assists with scheduling consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, and future appointments for patients with physicians as requested.
Prepares patient records for audits by regulatory, accrediting, and research organizations.
Maintains supplies, drugs and storage facilities for clinical research as appropriate.
May enter some pertinent data in computer system in a timely manner as outlined by department guidelines.
May assist physicians and nurses with direct patient care including vital signs and assisting in procedures. May assist with collecting and processing specimens for research purposes