Clinical Research Assistant

Under general supervision, initiates and/or maintains accurate and current logs of all patients referred for participation in clinical research. Performs clerical, administrative, and data management functions for the department. May assist with direct patient care, laboratory services, maintenance of supplies, and other duties as they relate to Clinical Research. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Maintain supplies, drugs and storage facilities for clinical research as appropriate.
• May disburse investigational drug. Maintains investigational drug accountability.
• May package and ship specimens to central vendors where applicable.
• Required to complete Hazmat and/or IATA training.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulations. May participate in scheduling monitoring visits, as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
• Participates in required training and education programs.
• Assist others in the department with research related tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Training -

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of medical office experience preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Business Experience -

• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience working with physicians preferred
• Experience working in clinical research is preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills -

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple people on many different levels
• Must have a high level of attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• May be responsible for basic clinical assessments

Working Conditions:
Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) -

• Traditional office environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered 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 clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) -

• Large percent of time performing computer based work is required
• 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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.
• (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)