Research Assistant

Fairfax, Virginia – Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, is seeking a Full Time Research Assistant for our Fairfax office.

About the role

Under direct supervision, initiates and/or maintains accurate and current logs of all patients referred for participation in clinical research. Collects data from initial patient contact through course of therapy and long-term follow-up. Performs all clerical and administrative data management functions for the department. May assist with direct patient care, laboratory services, and maintenance of supplies duties as they relate to Clinical Research.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient data files in an organized manner for easy retrieval and review.
• Collects patient data from initial patient contact through course of therapy, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
• Assists with scheduling consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, and future appointments for patients with physicians as requested.
• Prepares patient records for audits by regulatory, accrediting, and research organizations.
• Maintains supplies, drugs and storage facilities for clinical research as appropriate.
• May enter some pertinent data in computer system in a timely manner as outlined by department guidelines.
• May assist physicians and nurses with direct patient care including vital signs and assisting in procedures.
• May assist with collecting and processing specimens for research purposes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• 1 year medical office experience; oncology experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills a plus.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with computer data entry and database management preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to details and accuracy.

Working Conditions

Traditional clinic/lab environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to conditions typical in a medical office setting.
• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Requirements

• Large percent of time performing computer-based work is required.
• Prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.