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Job Title: Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Description
This role is primarily patient-facing, involving tasks such as screening and recruitment, managing source documentations, and documenting in electronic medical records (EMR). You will be responsible for ordering labs, screening, consenting, and enrolling patients in oncology trials, following them throughout their therapy. Most of the time will be spent in the clinic, working closely with doctors and seeing patients during visits. Your role includes ensuring questionnaires are completed and conducting research procedures that go beyond clinical norms.
Responsibilities
- Screen, consent, and enroll patients on oncology trials.
- Follow patients through the course of therapy.
- Manage patient appointments and ensure protocol compliance.
- Interact with nursing staff and medical assistants.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to obtain insurance authorizations.
- Schedule appointments with infusion nurses.
- Ensure research procedures are conducted properly and within timeframes.
- Assist patients in understanding and dealing with side effects.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator.
- 4 years of oncology clinical research coordinator experience for roles.
- Experience in clinical research and patient recruitment.
- Ability to pre-screen patients and conduct chart reviews.
- Bachelor's degree.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with patient study enrollment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to read and interpret protocols.
- Knowledge of side effects management.
- Enthusiastic attitude.
Work Environment
You will be part of a prestigious cancer center, contributing to cutting-edge research in oncology. The role involves working with dedicated investigators on novel treatments. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with some flexibility based on clinic schedules. You will be required to be on-site for office visits daily. Trials include pharmaceutical-sponsored phases I, II, and occasionally III, investigator-led protocols, and various grant mechanisms through national clinical trial groups. The clinical team is divided into disease teams, with clinical staff working in the cancer center and data management staff working separately. Disease team allocation will be determined by candidate experience and business needs.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Sacramento,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $40