Clinical Research Coordinator

Overview

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer Care, is seeking a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator for our Fairfax office. Bachelor's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired. Experience in oncology is preferred.

Responsible for coordinating the screening, enrollment, and maintenance of patients on clinical trials. Duties include ensuring protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participation in consent process, ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverse events in collaboration with physicians and other providers, accurate and timely documentation/data entry, participating in education and training of other staff and patients, ensuring 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. Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics Business Standards.

• Collaborate with physicians and other providers to screen potential patients for eligibility.
• Presents trial concepts and details to patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
• Coordinate patient care in compliance with protocol requirements, dispense investigational drug, and provide patient teaching regarding administration.
• Maintain investigational drug accountability; review patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study drug, thoroughly documenting all findings.
• Review protocol‑specific billing guides and submit billing information to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborate with the study team on subject recruitment and study enrollment goals; determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long‑term clinical trials.
• Provide clinical services as required, including patient assessments; assist with collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations; may collaborate with the Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
• Participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, and interact with monitors/auditors while onsite.
• Participate in required training and education of staff and patients.
• Assist with the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
• Communicate with physicians regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.

• Education:
  
  Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline, preferably in oncology.
• SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
• Business
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience in Microsoft Office; experience working with physicians preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  • Excellent communication, organizational, multi‑tasking, time‑management, and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
  • May be responsible for basic clinical assessments.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Traditional office environment; reasonable accommodations will be offered for disabilities.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.