What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Coordinator position at Nebraska Cancer Specialists?
Description
Nebraska Cancer Specialists is the regional leader in cancer diagnosis, treatment and research. With over 70 active clinical research studies, Nebraska Cancer Specialists is growing! We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to join our cutting edge, expanding, dedicated, inspiring and caring research team.
This position is responsible for enlisting, maintaining, and assuring protocol compliance for all patients on clinical trials, under the supervision of the Physician Investigator
What’s in It for You? We know you work hard, and we believe in rewarding that! Here’s what you’ll love about NCS:
Monday-Friday schedule – No nights, weekends, or holidays!
Generous PTO – Plus holidays and your birthday off!
Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid benefits – Short & long-term disability, life insurance, and EAP services
401(k), HSA, and FSA options – Plan for your future with confidence!
CEU/Conference allowance – Keep growing in your field!
Education Assistance - For Loans and Tuition
Extra perks – Because you deserve it
Position Summary
- Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, enrolls patients on protocol and educate patients.
- Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. May disburse investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability.
- Collaborates with physician investigator, reviews trial subjects for changes in conditions, adverse events, and concomitant Medication use, and protocol compliance, response to study treatment and thoroughly documents all findings. Collects data accurately and timely, prepares documents and reports, performs data entry.
- Utilizes Clinical Trials Management System, local clinical trial database, and other resources available to access research forms and keeps current all applicable patient reporting and tracking functions.
- Trains clinic staff (i.e. nursing, lab personnel, medical assistants, pharmacy, and billing) on study related procedures, protocols, and processes.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, bachelors or RN degree preferred.
- SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
- Minimum of three years-experience, clinical or scientific related discipline is required Oncology experience preferred.
- Ability to work accurately in a fast paced environment.
Our team embodies our core values: Purpose, Innovation, Relationship and Excellence. NCS is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.