Clinical Research Coordinator

About the Role

Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, is seeking a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator for our Arlington office. This role is ideal for someone looking for a career in the medical field, particularly in oncology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and other providers to screen potential patients for eligibility.
• Present trial concepts and details to patients, participate in the informed consent process, and enroll patients on clinical trials.
• Coordinate patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
• Dispense investigational drugs 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 in collaboration with physicians and other providers; thoroughly document 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.
• Work with the team to 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 the collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with US Oncology Research (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and applicable regulations.
• May collaborate with the Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
• May 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 physician orders to ensure protocol compliance is maintained.
• Communicate with physicians regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology.
• SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with physicians preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with multiple people on many different levels.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to perform basic clinical assessments.

Working Conditions

The role is based in a traditional office environment within an oncology/hematology clinic. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medical preparations is possible.

• A large percentage of time is spent performing computer-based work.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.