What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Data Coordinator position at Virginia Cancer Specialists?
Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time Research Data Coordinator for our Fairfax office.
Under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing and quality control of clinical trial data. May assist with screening patients for research protocols. Maintains research protocol information, regulatory documents and other research files as applicable. Works in compliance with US Oncology Research (USOR) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice 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.
- Extrapolates data, completes case report forms, and ensures timely data submission in accordance with USOR SOP.
- Utilizes USOR Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to access research forms and keeps current all applicable patient reporting and tracking functions.
- Actively prepares for and participates in monitoring and auditing activities.
- Assists in ensuring that all queries are resolved in a timely manner in accordance with USOR SOP and sponsor requirements.
- Responsible for assisting with processing, filing and maintaining protocol regulatory documents.
- Responsible for assisting with coordinating patient follow-up visits and timely data submission.
- Responsible for assisting with collection and processing of specimens, imaging documents, ECGs, or other items required for research purposes
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining research supplies.
- Maintains research records in a confidential manner according to practice policies, sponsor confidentiality agreements, HIPAA guidelines and any other applicable regulations.
- May lead and mentor other data coordinators at the site/location
High school diploma or equivalent required, some college coursework or other relevant background preferred. Three-five years medical office experience (preferably in oncology) and knowledge of medical terminology required. Minimum of three years experience as data coordinator required. SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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:
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.
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The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
