Clinical Research Coordinator

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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 assuring protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participation in consent process, in collaboration with physicians and other providers ongoing assessments for changes in condition and adverse events, accurate and timely documentation/data entry, participates in education and training of other staff and patients, ensures 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, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards.

• Collaborates with physicians and other providers to screen potential patients for eligibility.
• Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Dispenses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration.
• Maintains investigational drug accountability. In collaboration with the physician and other providers, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings.
• Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.
• Collaborates with study team on subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Works with team to determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Provides clinical services as required including patient assessments. Assists with collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
• May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
• Participates in required training and education of staff and patients. Assists with the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
• Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.

• 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 required, preferably in oncology.
• SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with physicians preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task and high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. May be responsible for basic clinical assessments.

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - Traditional office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Large percent of time performing computer based work is required. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Research

Meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!

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.