Coordinator

The mission of The University of Texas MD 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. Provides administrative and patient care services for the coordination of research studies. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Research Data collection: 40% Abstracts and collects patient data from electronic health record and other relevant source documents. Demonstrates ability to gather information and determine the appropriate information to report. Enters research study data into paper or electronic case report forms (CRFs) or local data systems as required, in accordance with protocol requirements and departmental timelines. Performs ongoing and concurrent review of data to ensure completeness and accuracy. Reconciles electronic medical records and source documentation to facilitate accurate patient data reporting consistent with institutional, industry and government standards. Coordinates with research staff to identify and address any study-related issues, including but not limited to inadequate or missing source documentation, adverse event reporting and protocol deviations or violations. Provides data for study progress and patient safety reports, such as IRB continuing reviews and IND reports. Creates study tools to facilitate collection of protocol data points according to study calendar. Assist in the requesting outside records required for study, as needed. Contributes to milestone logs of patient activity to assist in hospital account reconciliation to facilitate compensation from sponsors of clinical trials as assigned. Protocol Patient Management: 30% Assist clinical research personnel with patient-related activities including screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens and study documentation of patient reported outcomes as assigned. Conducts structured interviews with research subjects for protocol data collection. Assists with follow-up appointments and provides telephone reminders to patients. Coordinates with research staff to identify and address any study-related issues, including but not limited to inadequate or missing source documentation, adverse event reporting and protocol deviations or violations. Screens medical record to identify potential study subjects and collaborates with research clinical management team member and or study PI regarding subject eligibility questions. Maintains a detailing screening log as well as patient tracking systems. Participates in the informed consent process for minimal-risk studies, as assigned, and registers subjects utilizing the institutional clinical trial management system according to institutional policy. Documents study specific information appropriately in the patient medical record. Assists in retrieval of pathology slides/blocks and mail as specified in protocols. Assists in transportation of blood/tissue specimens between the labs, and clinic as needed by protocol. Collects, processes, stores, and ships blood, tissue, and other body fluid specimens according to institutional and protocol specific guidelines. Clinical Research Support: 30 % Meets with the Principal Investigator and study team routinely to review study status. Coordinates and prepares routine updates for protocol review meetings. Collaborates with physician, study team, and departmental protocol administration team to complete regulatory or administration tasks as assigned. Interacts with members of interdisciplinary team inter and intra-departmentally to obtain pertinent information and verify the status of ongoing projects. Alerts appropriate individuals regarding upcoming deadlines, meetings, audits, etc. and lead team preparation for these events. Coordinates routine monitoring visits with internal and industry representatives. Assist in retrieval of pathology slides/blocks and mail as specified in protocols. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attends departmental meetings, mandatory training, and/or other events to remain current of policies and procedures related to data and protocol management. Other responsibilities as assigned Education: High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Education: Bachelor's Level Degree Experience: Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required. Preferred Experience: None Onsite Presence: is required 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. Additional Information Requisition ID: 166845 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,000 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Soft Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No