Research Assistant

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Cancer Specialists in Bucks County seeks a detail-oriented Clinical Research Data Coordinator to manage patient research records and track trial participation from enrollment through long-term follow-up.

The role supports regulatory documentation, data entry, and database management, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and research staff to ensure accurate, compliant study data and smooth trial operations.

Strong organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Office are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year in a medical office environment; oncology experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with data entry and database management preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organized patient research records and data files for easy retrieval and review.
• Track patient data from enrollment through treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up.
• Manage clinical research logs and support research data entry and database management activities.
• Schedule patient consultations, diagnostic testing, procedures, and follow-up appointments as requested.
• Prepare research records and documentation for regulatory, accreditation, and research audits.
• Maintain research supplies, investigational products, and storage areas in accordance with department procedures.
• Assist with direct patient care activities, including obtaining vital signs and supporting procedures when appropriate.
• Support collection and processing of research specimens.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and research staff to ensure successful study execution.
• Ensure compliance with clinical research regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Skills

Data entry

Database management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Alliance Cancer Specialists is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Clinical Research Data Coordinator to support our growing oncology research program. This role is responsible for managing patient research records, tracking clinical trial participation, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of research data throughout the patient journey, from enrollment through long-term follow-up.

The Clinical Research Data Coordinator plays a key role in supporting clinical trial operations by maintaining research documentation, coordinating patient appointments, preparing records for audits, and assisting with various research-related activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, enjoys working with data and documentation, and is passionate about contributing to advancements in cancer care through clinical research.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organized patient research records and data files for easy retrieval and review.
• Track and collect patient data from enrollment through treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up.
• Manage clinical research logs and support research data entry and database management activities.
• Schedule patient consultations, diagnostic testing, procedures, and follow-up appointments as requested.
• Prepare research records and documentation for regulatory, accreditation, and research audits.
• Maintain research supplies, investigational products, and storage areas in accordance with department procedures.
• Assist with direct patient care activities, including obtaining vital signs and supporting procedures when appropriate.
• Support collection and processing of research specimens.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and research staff to ensure successful study execution.
• Ensure compliance with clinical research regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of medical office experience required; oncology experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with data entry and database management preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated oncology research team committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative clinical trials. You will work alongside physicians, nurses, and research professionals who are helping bring cutting-edge treatment options to patients throughout our community.

Help advance cancer research while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.

Responsibilities

Key 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.

Minimum Job qualification (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

• Education/Training - High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year medical office experience, oncology experience preferred
• Business Experience - Experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience with computer data entry and database management preferred
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to details and accuracy

Working Conditions:

• Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - Traditional clinic office 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed 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 (Lifting, standing, etc.)

• Large percent of time performing computer based work is required.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20. Requires occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

(This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals