Clinical Research Operations Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Join Community!
Join Community
Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.
Make a Difference
Oncology Research
• Monitors and manages Oncology Research inbox and phone line, answering patient questions, providing research education and managing referrals.
• Assists team with study drug requests, the completion of SAE reporting and performance of study activities, as needed.
• Attends and collaborates at assigned Tumor Board Conference.
• Presents enrolling studies pertinent to the Tumor Board's specialty, explaining rationale, study drug mechanism of action and appropriate patient population.
• Reviews all patients medical and medication history prior to meeting to determine if patient meets protocol specific criteria and could potentially qualify for study enrollment.
• Initiates collaboration with appropriate members of the health care team to ensure prompt and accurate implementation of the research study protocol.
• Helps identify needs of the team and communicates to Manager (i.e., operational, practice or educational issues, equipment, interpersonal skills, specialized skills).
• Completes clinical study start-up activities including the development of Fast Facts, Device Set-up and document development.
Patient Referrals
• Manages new patient referrals to oncology research team, both from within CHNw and outside of the Network.
• Reviews pertinent studies with providers to determine patient's eligibility and schedules patients appropriately.
Patient Navigation
• Establishes a therapeutic-patient/caregiver relationship that enables interactive focus on a patient's individualized needs and plan of care across the study protocol.
• Connects with patient at pivotal points in care delivery. Provides input regarding delivery of patient care per protocol and documents on patient chart.
• Attends/coordinates patient visits to facilitate scheduling of visits, scans, labs or other necessary referrals/procedures.
• Evaluates patient outcomes by documentation on patient chart as relates to protocol.
• Provides input regarding revision of treatment plan, (i.e., variances, outcomes, customer feedback).
• Uses in-depth interviewing and advanced assessment techniques to determine if a potential patient qualifies for enrollment in a clinical research study.
• Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.
Exceptional Skills and Qualifications
• Education: 4 year / Bachelor's Degree nursing, science or clinical research preferred (Required). In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Certification: within three (3) years from hire Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC-ACRP)
• 2+ years: Relevant experience in clinical research or oncology and/or nursing position related area of specialty
Navigation experience preferred (Preferred)
• Manages study participant care in clinical research trials as well as the cancer care continuum to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Able to demonstrate critical clinical thinking related to qualification for research studies.
• Exhibits mastery of clinical communication with both internal and external physician providers.
• Demonstrates mastery of Clinical Research role with skills in collaboration, delegation, negotiation, and management of resources.
• Exhibits motivation, commitment as a member of the research and cancer care team.
• Demonstrates performance consistent with professional standards of Clinical Research, including compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, and the mission and goals of the organization.
• Excels as member of fast-aced, highly motivated team. Reports to the Oncology Research Manager
Why Community?
At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.
Caring people apply here.
Apply Today!