Senior Coordinator, Clinical Studies - Lymphoma-Myeloma

Senior Coordinator, Clinical Studies

• Lymphoma-Myeloma

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Data Management

Develops and maintains system for controlling documentation flow for protocols, including by not limited to, medical records, laboratory and pathology information, regulatory documents and case report forms. Enters required data into data controls systems. Assists with protocol updates and chart audits. Assist the investigator in data file preparation and participates in data review meetings as required by the department. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team individually and in group meetings. Assists in preparations activities for Audits or Inspections. Monitors toxicity and response to study agents and reports to proper sources. Tracks protocol related labs, responses and research related tests for abstract and/or manuscript submissions

Sample Management and Quality Assurance

Assists in the management of research samples and related data as needed. This includes working with many different departments. Ability to effectively communicate with these departments in order to collect data and prevent protocol deviations or violations. Assist in departmental duties Performs quality assurance process to ensure samples are being ordered, collected, distributed and processed per protocol.

Protocol Coordination

Reviews, evaluates and queries data. Prepares data and information related to protocols, grants, abstracts and manuscript submissions. Screens new and potential patients in the clinic for participation in tissue or serum protocols. Obtains informed consent form from patients for minimal risk procedures, documents consent process in patient's medical records. Register's patients in CORe and other relevant databases. Serves as liaison between the patient, their family and the research study team. Assesses patients for barriers that effect patients' ability to participate on clinical studies, and provides support and referrals as needed to reduce barriers to participation. Assists with appointments and scheduling, connects patients and their caregivers to internal & external support services and programs as needed, and provides education and information about the research process. Assists patients with navigating MDACC programs and services, as well as local services such as rail, buses, lodging, etc... Promotes teamwork and supports MDACC's multidisciplinary care model to patients, staff and research teams. Fosters relationships with all patient care teams, including clinical, research, social services Serves as a resource for the research team, providing feedback and insight on patient perceptions, concerns, and needs pertaining to participating in the research. Promotes the research navigation program to the MDACC community and the community at large.

Other duties as assigned

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience Required

• Five years experience in area of research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or related field. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 167719

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Soft

• Work Location: Remote

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: Yes

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