Clinical Research Coordinator Recruiter

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer Care, is seeking a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator Recruiter for our Fairfax office. Bachelor's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired. This role will be a member of our referral team and will further support enrollment expansion. Strong Oncology knowledge and clinical research experience preferred.

Responsible for coordinating the screening and enrollment in clinical trials. Duties include assuring protocol compliance for all patients on trial, participates in education and training of other staff and patients, Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Deep dive into physician schedules - Identify potential trial patients by scanning patient charts.

Trial match review - Analyze trial match reports sent by Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) and coordinate with the team for next steps.

Genospace Utilization - Leverage Genospace, SCRI's precision medicine platform, to identify suitable clinical trials for patients based on their specific profiles.

Pharmacy coordination - Collaborate with the pharmacy team to review reports of potential trial candidates.

Patient communication - Reach out to patients as needed to provide education and answer questions related to trial participation.

Collaborates closely with internal and external physicians to help increase clinical trial accruals across the practice.

In-person patient engagement - Meet with new trial consultation patients in the office post-physician appointment to explain the clinical trial process, expected timelines, and serve as a point of contact for follow-up questions from patients or caregivers.

Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.
Collaborates with study team on subject recruitment and study enrollment goals.

Works with team to determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.

May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Education/Training - Associate's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum three years of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology. SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred. Business Experience - Experience in Microsoft Office. Experience working with physicians 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 an oncology/hematology 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.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.