Data Coordinator I

Overview:

Texas Oncology is looking for a full-time Data Coordinator to join our team!This position will support our Dallas Sammons location. 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, a 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 Data coordinator do?

The Data Coordinator, under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing and quality control of clinical trial data. Works with clinical staff to meet data entry timelines and communicate any concerns about the data. Coordinates the scheduling of procedures, scans and monitoring and auditing visits. Provides leadership in determining and implementing improvements to policies/processes for the data team. Serves as a resource to train others regarding timely data entry and query resolution, proper conduct of sponsor monitor and audit visits. Works in compliance with US Oncology Research (USOR) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable federal state and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Extrapolate data from source records into case report forms for all patient visits.
• Ensure timely data submission in accordance with USOR SOPs.
• Responsible for resolving queries, communicating concerns or questions about data to clinical staff and or research management.
• Coordinates monitoring and auditing visits ensuring that all data and queries are entered and resolved in accordance with the USOR and sponsor requirements.
• Utilizes USOR clinical trial management system to access research forms and keep current all applicable patient reporting and tracking functions including the patient billing and research payout and payment tracking.
• Maintains research records in a confidential manner according to practice policies, sponsor confidentiality agreements, HIPAA guidelines and any other applicable regulations.
• Provides leadership in determining and implementing improvements to policies/processes.
• Serves as a resource to train others regarding timely data entry and query resolution, proper conduct of sponsor monitor and audit visits. Participates in the training and professional development of other data coordinators.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Data Coordinator will have the following background and experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a data coordinator.
• Experience in clinical research, specifically in oncology preferred.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) - Traditional 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. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology 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. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (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.)