Clinical Research Coordinator

US Oncology Inc.; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Retina Group of Washington, a PRISM Vision Group Partner Practice, is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator in Chevy Chase, MD. This full-time, exempt role supports the Manager of Clinical Research by coordinating and conducting studies, collecting data, and ensuring protocol compliance in oncology trials.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in clinical/scientific settings, is proficient with Microsoft Office, and holds SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in clinical/scientific field, oncology preferred.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred; MS Office and clinical research experience encouraged.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential patients for protocol eligibility.
• Explain trials and obtain informed consent; enroll patients and coordinate care.
• Disburse investigational drug and maintain accountability.
• Prepare orders to ensure protocol compliance and ship lab specimens as applicable.
• Collaborate with physicians on patient condition changes and data collection.
• Maintain regulatory documents and assist in billing and documentation.

Skills

Clinical research experience

SoCRA/ACRP certification

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization/time management

Education

Associate's degree in clinical/scientific field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Hours: 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday)
Practice: Retina Group of Washington, a PRISM Vision Group Partner Practice
Location: Chevy Chas

Travel: Required between offices dependent on office/location needs
Compensation: $55,000- $75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Position Summary:

The Clinical Research Coordinator reports to the Manager of Clinical Research and will aid in the coordination and conduct of research under the supervision of a designated physician. The Clinical Research Coordinator will perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data. The Clinical Research Coordinator has knowledge of the research studies, rationale, subjects and procedures associated with the studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility.
• Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials. Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements.
• May disburse investigational drug. Maintains investigational drug accountability.
• Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Packages and ships lab specimens to central vendors where applicable. Required to complete Hazmat and/or IATA training.
• In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings and participates in data collection of all subjects.
• Responsible for preparing study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and annual continuing review reports.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations.
• May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
• May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.
• Participates in required training and education programs.
• May be responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research. Collaborates with staff in the development of action plans and performance improvement opportunities with staff to improve quality.
• May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual trends, data entry compliance, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians.
• May be responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred. Business Experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office Experience working with physicians preferred Experience working in clinical research is preferred Specialized Knowledge/Skills
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills Strong ability to multi-task Excellent time management skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels
• Must have a high level of attention to detail Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

An office environment with a controlled atmosphere. Possible exposure to staff or patients with communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception), normal range of hearing, ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, face mask, eye shield, gown), standing for long periods of time.