Clinical Research Assistant

Overview Clinical Research Assistant Part-Time 19 hours per week Office hours 7:30-4:00 Missouri Cancer Associates is a multi-specialty practice including medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, and urology. We have 22 providers that service ten Missouri communities. Our main office is in Columbia. Through state-of-the-art medical technology, highly experienced physicians and nurse practitioners and quality patient care, Missouri Cancer Associates has become the premier Cancer Treatment Center in Mid-Missouri. In 2022, we celebrated our 40th year of taking care of patients! Candidates should have an outgoing and friendly demeanor, a positive work ethic, and have a track record of working well with others in a team environment. We prefer applicants who have customer service experience. You must exemplify the values of our company and provide our patients with the highest levels of care. This position is located at 1705 E Broadway Columbia, Missouri. Missouri Cancer Associates is affiliated with Urology Associates of Central Missouri and the US Oncology Network. Scope The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for recruiting, pre-screening, screening, consenting, and enrolling patients in clinical trials. They also coordinate and oversee the subject's visits in accordance with the protocol requirements. Duties include but not limited to assuring protocol compliance for all patients enrolled in the trial, participation in the informed consent process, performing ongoing assessments and documentation in collaboration with physicians and other providers. Acts as resource for the education and training of clinic staff as well as problem solving of complex issues for the implementation of the research process throughout the clinic, process improvements and SOPs. Compiles and reports protocol activity; accrual data, and financial information. Assures site research quality by practicing in compliance with “The Network” Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations through OSHA, CDC and HIPPA. Supports and adheres to “The Network” Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics Business Standards. Responsibilities Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials. Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Packages and ships lab specimens to central vendors where applicable. Required to complete Hazmat and/or IATA training. In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings and participates in data collection of all subjects. Responsible for preparing study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, adverse event reports, and institutional review board documents. Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. May participate in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process. Participates in required training and education programs. May be responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research. Collaborates with staff in the development of action plans and performance improvement opportunities with staff to improve quality. May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual trends, data entry compliance, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians. May be responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel. Qualifications Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline. SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred. Experience in Microsoft Office. Experience working with physicians preferred. Experience working in clinical research is preferred. Must have excellent communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Strong ability to multi-task. Excellent time management skills. Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels. Must have a high level of attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. May be responsible for basic clinical assessments. Traditional office environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities