Clinical Research Coordinator I, Simmons Cancer Center- Fort Worth Clinic

Davita Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UT Southwestern as a Clinical Research Coordinator at our Fort Worth clinic. You'll manage patient activities on oncology clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols while interacting directly with patients. This role offers the opportunity to support groundbreaking cancer research while benefiting from a competitive compensation package and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

PPO medical plan at no cost for full-time employees

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off starting from day one

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical research experience required.
• Familiarity with research budgets is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient activities on oncology trials.
• Coordinate regulatory aspects and schedule study procedures.
• Screen, recruit, and enroll subjects per protocol guidelines.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Data Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical or Science Related Field

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
This position will be based at our SCCC Fort Worth clinic, but may be asked to travel to other regional clinics in times of coverage needs. The clinical research coordinator will manage all patient activity on clinical oncology trials for the SCCC regional clinics. This role interfaces with physicians and patients seeking to participate in treatment trials for their cancer. Coordinators review eligibility for prospective patients, schedule procedures in accordance with the IRB approved protocol, participates in the consent process and coordinates trial activities through their continuum of care. Unique to SCCC regional sites the coordinator is also responsible for research blood sample processing and data submission. They may also participate in tumor boards, monthly disease oriented team meetings, and other conferences.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage


• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay


• Paid Time Off, available day one


• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)


• Paid Parental Leave Benefit


• Wellness programs


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer


• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

LOCATION

400 W. Magnolia Ave Ft. Worth, TX 76104

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in medical or science related field
  
  
  
  

• Experience
  
  
  
  
  • 1 year clinical research experience
  
  
  
  

Preferred

• Education
  May consider additional years of experience or advanced degree in lieu of education or experience, respectively.


• Licenses and Certifications
  
  
  
  
  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
  
  
  • CPR AED Licensure may be required based on research study protocols or affiliate location requirements.
  
  
  • ACRP or SOCRA certification a plus
  
  
  
  

JOB DUTIES

• Directly interacts with clinical research participants, as required, for the research study. Interacts via telephone, telehealth or in-person.


• Coordinate regulatory aspects of the trial including maintaining and developing regulatory information to comply with industry standards, University policies, FDA requirements or other hospital policies


• Coordinate and schedule study procedures as per protocol. Approved study protocols which have order sets built may be pended by the non-licensed coordinator with oversight by PI.


• When outside of protocol, presents evidence and provides options (within scope of protocol) to PI.


• Screen, recruit, enroll and follow subjects according to protocol guidelines. May also assist with the consent process


• Maintain and coordinate data collection information required for each study which may also include developing CRF's or data collection tools


• Assist in developing and implementing research studies to include writing clinical research protocols.


• Conduct study procedures according to the protocol with proper training and check offs to maintain scope of work


• Requires familiarity with research budgets to assist with or develop study budgets. May perform research billing activities, as needed, based on size of department (including linking patient calendars).


• May review and abstract information from medical records for verification of eligibility for trials, as needed based on size of department.


• Monitors patient safety by reviewing records and ensuring appropriate reporting per protocol and HRPP standards.


• Review research study protocols to ensure feasibility


• Assist in developing website or other social media for marketing/recruiting of clinical research study


• Develop proficiency in the clinical trial management system, electronic medical record and other required data entry systems


• Maintain subject level documentation


• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!