What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at Cancer Specialists LLC?
Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting for an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator for our busy Saint Augustine Office. The Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for enlisting and maintaining patients on research protocol regimes, determining the eligibility of patients for clinical trials, presenting trial concepts and details to patients, providing education for staff and patients, and ensuring proper treatment for and assuming responsibility for clinical documentation for patients on protocol. In addition to this, the Coordinator assists the research team, physicians and manager with any additional projects requested. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Screens all physician referred patients for protocol eligibility and as directed, presents the trial details to the patient, and obtains informed consent from the patient or legal guardian
- Educates the patient regarding his/her rights as a research subject
- Documents appropriately all components of protocol treatment, and ensures accurate data collection, entry and timely submission to appropriate sponsors
- Schedules required tests and treatments and appointments, orders required diagnostic studies, and maintains protocol patient database
- Reports patient progress and submits data to the sponsor per protocol; assesses patient for changes in condition
- Facilitates dosage modification by assessing patient, patient labs, consulting protocol or treatment plans, calculating doses, and reporting to physicians
- Participates in drug accountability activities for protocols
- Anticipates and orders appropriate study medication and supplies for efficient management of protocol
- Promotes and educates clinical staff and physicians concerning the protocol studies available to patient enrollment and acts as a resource for clinical staff and patients/families regarding protocol questions
- All other duties as assigned
Full time position
Location Address: 121 Whitehall Dr. St Augustine, FL 32068
Education and/or Experience:
- Graduated from an accredited program in science or a healthcare-related field, BSN preferred
- Experience in medical research, oncology experience preferred
- PharmD preferred
- Nursing experience preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Cancer Specialists of North Florida is an "EEO Employer” and “Drug Free Workplace”
