Oncology Research Data Coordinator

Overview

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Remote Data Coordinator to join our team at Texas Oncology! This remote position will support the Northeast Texas region. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position can be a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Notes from the hiring manager: We offer a positive and supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and career advancement, and competitive compensation and benefits.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

What does the Data Coordinator do? (including but not limited to)

Under general supervision is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing and quality control of clinical trial data, maintaining research protocol and other research files as applicable. Works with clinical staff to meet data entry timelines and communicate any concerns about the data. Works in compliance with US Oncology Research (USOR) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and all applicable federal state and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Extrapolate data from source records into case report forms for all patient visits and ensure timely data submission in accordance with USOR SOPs. Responsible for resolving queries, communicating concerns or questions about data to clinical staff and or research management.
• Utilizes USOR clinical trial management system to access research forms and keep current all applicable patient reporting and tracking functions including but not limited to subject CRF Binders/Folders. Maintains research records in a confidential manner according to practice policies sponsor confidentiality agreements, HIPAA guidelines and any other applicable regulations.
• Actively participates in sponsor monitoring and auditing visits, ensuring that all data and queries are entered and resolved in accordance with USOR and sponsor requirements.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining research supplies. Assist with scheduling patient follow up appointments and/or procedures required to maintain protocol compliance.
• Assist with collecting and processing of specimens, imaging documents, and other items required for research purposes.
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Data Coordinator role will have the following background and experience:  

Level 1 

• High School Diploma required
• Associates Degree strongly desired; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 0-3 Years work experience
• Some medical office experience required; preferably oncology
  
  

Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements)

• Minimum 3 years medical office experience (preferably oncology)
• Minimum 3 years as Data Coordinator required
• SoCRA or ACRP cert. preferred
  
  

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements)

• Minimum 7 years as a Data Coordinator required.
• Medical office experience required preferably in oncology
• Medical terminology required
  
  

Physical Demands

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. 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

Work Environment

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 may be made 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.