Clinical Research Coordinator I, Cancer Center

The University of Arizona seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator I for its Cancer Center Division. The role coordinates patients through oncology clinical trial procedures, supports studies from start-up through closure, and manages trial data and communication among patients and research and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

Learn how to apply Good Clinical Practice (GCP)and the Code of Federal Regulations to coordinate the patient care requirements of IRB approved clinical trials protocols

This includes consenting, re-consenting, screening, scheduling appointments and procedures, collecting documentation, and submission of data

Work through protocol eligibility criteria and learn the requirements for registering a patient to a study or clinical trial

Learn to conduct and participate in Site Evaluation Visits (SEV), Site Initiation Visits (SIV), monitoring visits and audits for Investigator Initiated trials (IITs), sponsored studies and cooperative group trials

This includes training from the Clinical Trials Office, University of Arizona, Banner and Sponsors to stay informed of processes and procedures

Willing to be trained in phlebotomy and/or vitals collection through our clinical partner

Following ALCOA-C guidelines, all data collected must be attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original and accurate

Coordinators collect, organize and enter data into different data management systems including our local clinical trials management system, the electronic medical record system and specific electronic data capture systems

Gain access to all associated clinical trial data management systems

Collect appropriate signatures to stay in compliance with GCP

Learn to evalute tumor response with Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) and other evaluation criteria used in Oncology

Learn to follow up on monitoring report action items and queries

Assist in archiving procedures, if necessary

Learn to instruct and counsel patients and family members in research procedures. This includes assisting with giving report to pharmacy and infusion nurses for clarification on each specific patients status on each protocol

Learn to read and follow clinical trial protocol calendars and meet all requested time points

Follow protocol compliance by following a patient through all requirements of assigned protocols

Schedule patient visits as needed

Constant communication is required between clinic staff, research RNs, Pharmacokinetic team member, study monitors, and physicians

Patients must be regularly informed of their appointments and research specific requirements (example: additional visits for blood draws and other biological specimen submissions)

Learn to work with finance, at UArizona and our Clinical Partner, to appropriately navigate the coverage analysis and charges associated with clinical trials

Other tasks as assigned

Preferred

Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting

Patient-Facing Healthcare Experience

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Life insurance and disability programs

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members

State retirement plan

Access to UA recreation and cultural activities

Company

Public research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

Tucson, Arizona, USA

https://www.arizona.edu/

Founded in 1885

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required

1 year of relevant work experience is required

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail, including the ability to review information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency

Ability to multitask using time management skills

Ability to navigate electronic databases

Experience working or volunteering directly with patients in a healthcare setting

1 year of relevant work experience is required.

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Healthcare Patient Experience

Experience

1+ years