Clinical Research Coordinator Oncology

This position is responsible for coordinating and/or implementing assigned protocols. This position includes collecting and recording medical data and history, assisting in patient assessments, and maintaining study files. The department conducts Phases 1-3 treatment clinical trials covering all disease groups at BUMC Phoenix (Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Phoenix Oncology Research). Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities

Provides study information and obtains relevant information to and from patients engaged in clinical studies; Assists in recruitment and screening of volunteers and registers patients; Explains procedures and consent forms; Performs tasks required by protocol, including obtaining medical history, systems review, phlebotomy, EKG, cognitive assessment and collecting vital signs; Maintains quality assurance on designated protocols; Triages adverse events and communicates with the research physician; Provides educational information and support to patients and families; Ensures uniform implementation of protocols by completing required documentation; Assists in preparing IRB forms, informed consents and sponsor correspondence; Serves as liaison to other departments and community agencies; Ensures primary referring physicians receive timely progress notes; May assume primary responsibility for implementing and managing new clinical trials

Requirements

Knowledge of clinical research methodologies, normally obtained by completing a bachelor's degree in a healthcare field; Two to four years of clinical research experience; Familiarity with medical and clinical terminology; Excellent organizational and task management skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and study information; Ability to maintain knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing practice and Institute policies and procedures related to medical and nursing practice; Excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills

Nice to have

Possession of Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CRCC); Additional related education and/or experience