Clinical Research Coordinator Oncology

Core Functions

• Provides study information and obtains relevant information to and from patients engaged in clinical studies, which includes: assisting in the recruitment and screening of volunteers; registering patients; providing information on clinical trials and protocols to interested participants in a timely and helpful manner; obtaining relevant medical history on candidates by phone and in person; collecting previous relevant medical records data on patient; explaining procedures and consent forms; compiling all information prior to the initial visit; responding to inquiries from study participants or collateral informants in a timely and helpful manner; updating databases with patient information; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Performs tasks required by protocol, which may include obtaining patient medical history, systems review, phlebotomy, EKG, and cognitive assessment on patients.
• Collections vital signs.
• Maintains quality assurance on designated protocols.
• Collects data as required and assists in interpreting and evaluating results as required.
• Triages adverse events and communicates with the research physician regarding the occurrence of adverse events.
• Colls information regarding indicated medical follow-up with the subject and collateral informants as needed.
• Provides educational information to patients and their families.
• Serves as a resource and support person for patients and families by being a consistent person they can contact within the clinical research program.
• Provides information to the patient and family related to the healthcare of the patient such as health maintenance, prevention, and anticipatory guidance relevant to study-related diseases.
• Ensures uniform implementation of protocols by completing required documentation in a consistent, accurate and timely manner.
• Aids in preparing appropriate IRB (Institutional Review Board) forms, informed consents, correspondence with sponsor, etc., in an accurate and timely manner.
• May participate in the annual IRB approval and update process.
• Serves as a liaison to other departments and programmatic areas, as well as community agencies.
• Ensures that primary referring physicians receive timely progress notes on the patient’s diagnosis and treatment.
• May assume primary responsibility in the implementation and management of new clinical trials in a knowledgeable and collaborative manner.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of clinical research methodologies as normally obtained by the completion of a bachelors' degree in a healthcare field.
• Experience typically gained through two to four years clinical research experience.
• Familiarity with medical and clinical terminology.
• Must have 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 as well as Institute policies and procedures related to medical and nursing practice.
• Excellent human relations, organizational and communication skills are required.