Screening and Eligibility Manager - Cancer Center

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

1d•$80,600 - $120,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Screening and Eligibility Manager coordinates referrals, prescreening, and eligibility review for clinical trials across disease working groups within The University of Kansas Cancer Center. The role supports patient identification and referral across the center’s clinical trial portfolio and collaborates with clinical research teams and leadership to facilitate trial access and monitor prescreening outcomes. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after six months. The incumbent works remotely and on campus according to a departmental schedule, subject to management approval, and must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The role is regular, full-time, and salaried.

Requirements

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), or another equivalent recognized clinical research certification.
Eight years of clinical research experience; education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Experience interpreting clinical trial protocols and eligibility criteria.
Experience with electronic medical record charting.
Experience adhering to guidelines for transparent and honest reporting of confidential and sensitive patient information.
Knowledge of clinical research databases and software.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in medical terminology.
Oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Computer skills.
Project management, time management, and multitasking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Nice To Haves

Previous oncology clinical research experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend study-specific training, including site initiation visits, kickoff meetings, and investigator meetings as appropriate and directed by leadership.
Present protocol summaries and eligibility requirements at disease-specific workgroup meetings as assigned.
Recruit and screen potential study patients, identify inclusion and exclusion criteria, obtain medical records, and prescreen patients across the clinical trial portfolio.
Coordinate with study teams to monitor clinical trial slot and cohort availability to support prescreening and referrals.
Provide leadership with regular reports on prescreening activities, eligibility outcomes, and patient additions to waitlists.
Facilitate timely communication and handoff of potentially eligible patients to clinical research teams for consenting and screening.
Use Epic/Beacon and other systems required for scheduling, screening, and treating new clinical trial patients.
Assist leadership with developing Standard Operating Procedures and Working Practice Guidelines for the clinical trial referral process, prescreening, and eligibility review.
Document patient communications, including telephone communications, according to University and Health System policies.
Participate in team meetings and collaborate with study team members to review referral, prescreening, and eligibility updates.
Participate in protocol feasibility discussions and internal committees as requested by leadership, providing input on prescreening and eligibility requirements for new trials.
Provide prescreening and eligibility support across clinical trial programs as operational needs require.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage begins on day one.
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions are available to employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick time begin accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with an employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).