Research Data Assistant Sr.- Dallas Samons

The US Oncology Network; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Dallas Sammons location. The role involves initiating and maintaining logs of patients referred for clinical research, data collection through treatment and follow-up, and data management for the department.

Under supervision, you may assist with direct patient care, laboratory services, and supply maintenance. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8:30am–5pm, with no weekends or major holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains and organizes patient data files for easy retrieval.
• Collects data from initial patient contact through therapy and follow-up.
• Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and future appointments.
• Prepares patient records for audits by regulatory and research bodies.
• Maintains supplies, drugs and storage for clinical research.
• Enters pertinent data in computer systems as guided by department.
• Assists with direct patient care, lab services, and specimen processing as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Clinical research support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a

This role supports a clinic that is open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm position with no weekends, call ,or major holidays.

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team! This position will support the Dallas Sammons location. This role supports a clinic that is open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm position with no weekends, call ,or major holidays. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Research Assistant do? (including by not limited to)

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. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Research Assistant position will have the following background and experience:

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

Physical Demands

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.

Work Environment

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.