Clinical Data Coordinator - Cancer Center

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Data Coordinator to collect, abstract, review, document and monitor data for cancer clinical trials. Collaborate with Research Nurse Clinician, Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Lab Coordinator to coordinate data collection and start-up requirements.

Responsibilities include log maintenance, data entry, protocol adherence, adverse event reporting, and data queries.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with clinical data entry and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protocols knowledge as assigned by the Director, Clinical Trials Office.
• Maintain screening/enrollment logs for each protocol.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, pharmacy and lab to ensure tests/procedures/specimens meet protocol.
• Communicate patient data, status and protocol requirements with research staff.
• Ensure data completion and resolve queries per protocol; adhere to ICH/CFR/GCP.
• Identify and report Adverse events per ICH/CFR/GCP and protocol.
• Attend study trainings including Initiation and Kick-off meetings.
• Prepare patient status reports for the Director, Clinical Trials Office.
• Resolve data discrepancies and participate in audits and process improvements.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Organization

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Database software

Job description

Position Title

Clinical Data Coordinator - Cancer Center

Department

SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials Data Management

Position Title

Clinical Data Coordinator - Cancer Center

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Data Coordinator (CDC) will collect, abstract, review, document and monitor data related to clinical research projects. The CDC is responsible for working collaboratively with the Research Nurse Clinician, Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Lab Coordinator in the coordination and collection of data for cancer clinical trials. Additional responsibilities include involvement in the coordination of study start-up requirements and other duties that may be assigned by management staff.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Job Description

Job Duties Outlined:

• Responsible for overall knowledge of protocols as assigned by the Director, Clinical Trials Office.
• Maintain screening/enrollment logs for each assigned protocol.
• Work collaboratively with the physician, nurse clinician, pharmacy and laboratory personnel to ensure tests/procedures/specimen collection, etc. are obtained per protocol.
• Communicate regarding patient data, status and protocol requirements with research staff.
• Conduct clinical trial in accordance with ICH/CFR/GCP and responsible for all data completion; query resolution for assigned protocols.
• Assist with the identification and reporting of Adverse and Serious Adverse events in accordance with ICH/CFR/GCP and specific protocol.
• Attend study specific training to include but not limited to Study Initiation and Internal Kick-off Meeting.
• Prepare and provide patient status report as requested by the Director, Clinical Trials Office.
• Research and resolve data discrepancies; coordinate final database closure activities and participate in customer audits and process improvement initiatives.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience

• 4 years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with clinical data entry and medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Oncology experience.
• Experience with database software.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification eligible
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification eligible
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training certification

Skills

• Computer skills.
• Communication.
• Interpersonal.
• Organization.
• Attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking.

Required Documents

• Cover letter AND Resume/CV

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$28.20 - $38.35

Minimum

$28.20

Midpoint

$33.17

Maximum

$38.35