CHEManager International · 4 days ago
Research Coordinator - (Community Oncology) - Altoona
Altoona, PA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring a regular full-time Research Coordinator to support the Community Oncology Clinical Research Services team at the Altoona Medical Oncology office. The role involves assisting with all aspects of patient care throughout the clinical trial process, including data collection, patient recruitment, and ensuring protocol compliance.
Responsibilities
Assists in data collection, data entry and quality control of data
Follows appropriate research policies and procedures including all applicable laws, regulations, and department policies while maintaining scientific integrity and protocol compliance
Pre-screen and recruit subjects for ongoing and new research studies, perform consent with appropriate documentation of research process
Coordinate non-complex clinical visits per research protocol requirements (including but not limited to drug assignment release, follow up visits for cell therapy, Level 6 or below visits, SAE and AE form completion, and follow up for inpatient visits)
Effectively communication with critical research personnel and external departments if any subject safety related issue that requires medical assessment
Collect, document, complete and submit non-serious and serious adverse event reports and/or follow ups, including obtaining medical records and concomitant drug reconciliations associated with those events
Attend and participate in routine study and coordinating center calls
Assist with preparation of audits/monitoring visits and conduct timely review of audit/monitoring visit reports
Review protocol to confirm dose modifications are completed as required including obtaining sponsor and investigator confirmation/clarification
Qualification
Required
B.A. degree, or equivalent combination of experience and training - including experience in coordinating multiple aspects of research projects (patient recruitment, assessment, treatment planning, and data collection,) required
Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Products)
Ability to accurately collect, and store research data
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff and investigators as well as maintain patient confidentiality
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently must be able to work a flexible schedule based on study needs
Ability to interact with patients/study participants and research and medical staff
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below
Knowledge of the principles of growth and cognition over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department's policy and procedures
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Preferred
IRB experience preferred
Phlebotomy skills are a plus
Company
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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