Clinical Research Coordinator - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at South Shore Hospital

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) will support the clinical research program and research team in the overall conduct of clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice under the auspices of the Principal Investigator and the Clinical Research Manager. The CRC will be responsible for the primary data collection and management of patient clinical information as it pertains to participation in clinical trials. Ensures timely facilitation of trial assessments per protocol and collection of protocol related samples including shipment to outside entities as required. Will support and maintain participant/subject trial and regulatory information, to ensure study compliance with all state, federal, and IRB requirements. May be responsible for pertinent IRB protocol submissions. This individual may also screen patients for protocol eligibility, obtain informed consent for non-treatment trials, and register study participants with the clinical trials management system. This is an onsite position. To be considered, candidates must reside in MA, RI, CT or NH.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable for. Following are the essential functions of the job.

* Use this to denote if a function does not provide opportunity to perform beyond "Meets Expectations"
1. In collaboration with the Research Nurse, registers patients to protocols.

2. Maintains trial database, including collecting, and entering data.

3. Completes all forms pertaining to protocols, and reporting of questions, discrepancies and violations to protocol investigator and collaborating institutions and companies

4. Organizes monitoring visits

5. Copy, mail and/or fax all protocol patient records to the proper institutions.
6. Assist with data collection for clinical trials as needed and submit to data management offices.

7. Prepare paperwork for all new protocol patients.

8. Conduct phone interviews with possible participants for trials

9. May handle specimens, including collection, appropriate packing and shipping of specimens in accordance with all safety regulations

10. Prepare/schedule patients for entry eligibility visit for potential study participants
11. Collects medical data from paper and electronic sources, both internal and external

12. Keep all consents and related forms/paperwork in a file system for easy reference with adequate copies available.

13. Participates in internal and external audits

14. Assist the Research Nurse with any and all other necessary tasks. This includes phone calls, mailings, filing and miscellaneous data management tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)

I. Technology and Learning
a. Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

b. Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions. The ability to balance multiple tasks and normal stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job. The ability to speak, read and write in English.