Texas Oncologyis looking for a Research Program Specialist to join our team!This position will supportthe Dallas, Texas Region.

Texas Oncologyis 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 Oncologytreats 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 patients 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 position do?

This position will support the Central and Clinical research operations by acting as a liaison between Institutional Programs, Contracted Research Organizations or Sponsors; providing ongoing communication and support of study intake, status and related information; and, data entry, tracking and reporting of study performance. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supports Central and Site research operations and acts as a liason between the sites, central team and organizations related to and other TxO research trials.
• Attendance to off-site meetings may be required as necessary.
• Study Intake- packet preparation for TAC review and notification of all parties to study status through intake process.
• Completion of a Financial analysis and Medicare qualification for proposed studies against the clinical work order.
• Assessment of clinical barriers to study performance.
• Loading protocol and study specific documents into CTMS system.
• Data entry into system as required for study/site tracking. (This is the most critical task for a Research Program Specialist.)
• Review of ICF against regulatory standards prior to initiation and ongoing throughout the trial with any required amendments
• Site study performance tracking and reporting.
• Ensuring information provided to iKM group and uploaded into iKM system, at initiation and with any protocol related changes.
• Communication of information to the sites.
• Time tracking for reporting and invoicing as required.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary to support the Central Research Department and Organizational goals.

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

• Bachelors degree required. Relevant experience beyond position requirements in related field may supplement for degree requirements.
• One (1) year of research related experience required
• Two (2 ) years of oncology research experience preferred.
• One (1 ) years of financial or billing experience with knowledge of Medicares Clinical Trials Policy and billing preferred
• Must have excellent organizational skills with a proven history of being able to handle multiple competing priorities at a fast pace with high quality.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Must be proficient in MS office products.
• Familiarity with organizational operating systems 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. 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.

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. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

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