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What is a freelance clinical?

A Freelance Clinical job typically involves providing clinical or healthcare-related services on a contract or per-project basis rather than as a full-time employee. Freelance clinical professionals may include nurses, medical writers, clinical research associates, or healthcare consultants. They often work with hospitals, research organizations, or pharmaceutical companies, offering expertise in areas like patient care, clinical trials, or medical documentation. This role provides flexibility and independence but may require managing multiple clients and maintaining necessary certifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the freelance clinical position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Freelance Clinical professional, you typically need a background in a relevant healthcare field such as nursing, clinical research, or therapy, along with applicable licenses or certifications. Familiarity with electronic health record systems, clinical trial management software, and regulatory compliance tools is often necessary. Strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to work independently are crucial soft skills for managing multiple clients and projects. These competencies enable reliable, high-quality clinical service delivery and foster client trust in a flexible, self-directed work environment.

What are the unique challenges of working as a freelance clinical professional compared to traditional clinical roles?

As a Freelance Clinical professional, you may encounter challenges such as managing fluctuating workloads, handling multiple clients simultaneously, and ensuring consistent access to up-to-date resources and professional development. Unlike traditional clinical roles that offer established support systems, freelancers are responsible for their own scheduling, billing, and compliance with changing regulations. However, this independence also offers flexibility and the opportunity to diversify your experience across different settings. Success often relies on strong self-motivation, organization, and effective client communication.

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Meeting Abstracts Coordinator

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$22 - $29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care.


Who we are:
ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works - Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance. To learn what it's like to work at ASCO, click here.


Total Rewards:

At ASCO, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy and structure ensure that payremainsmarket-based, tied to performance,and aligned with our core values. The hiring salary range displayed accounts for a broad spectrum of factors, and the final offer will depend on an evaluation of the selected candidate's experience, training, and specialized skill sets.


In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for our robust total rewards package, which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) with generous contribution, health and wellness benefits, family forming benefits, education support program, generous leave, and much more!


Who we are looking for:

ASCO has a new and exciting opportunity for a Meeting Abstracts Coordinator to join our Publishing team! In this role, the Meeting Abstracts Coordinator will coordinate the publication of scientific meeting abstracts, partner with cross-functional teams, and collaborate with vendors all while making an impact on oncology science, education, and research.
If you are highly organized, passionate about project coordination, have exceptional attention to detail, and are interested in scientific publishing, we would love to hear from you!
This position is hybrid with a primary location at our headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The hire must reside within 75 miles of our headquarters and be available to work onsite as business needs require.

Responsibilities

  • Develop andmaintainproduction schedules, coordinating with internal stakeholders acrossmultiple departments and external vendors.

  • Coordinate theabstractdata formatting processto ensure compliancewithASCOguidelines;performpre- and post-publication online QC;andcoordinateproduction ofPDFs produced by a third-party vendor.

  • Coordinate and execute the public release of meeting abstracts in partnership with stakeholders in IT, Education, and Communications; ensureaccurateabstract counts and verify standard protocols to ensure successful publication aligned with ASCO embargo requirements. Serve as the final approver to push content live and handle all post-launch stakeholder communications.

  • Process pre- and post-publication abstract change and withdrawal requests for both ASCO.org and ASCOPubs.org platforms, ensuring compliance withASCO abstract submission guidelines and policies as well as scholarly publishing industry standards.

  • Serve as the primary liaison for external vendors supporting the publication of the meeting abstracts,monitoringvendor performance, managing deliverables,troubleshootingand/or reporting issues, and providing programmatic feedback to ensure operational excellence.

  • Coordinate review of conclusive title edits withthe Meeting Abstracts Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editorandfacilitatethe adjudication of abstract errataandretractions.

  • Develop and/ormaintainprocess documentation for internal staff and freelancers/vendors and update author-facing guidelines as needed.

  • Initiate and execute process improvements, obstacle anticipation and avoidance, and innovative advancements and improvements to products.

  • Participate in publishing activities across the department as needed.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent years of experience

  • 2 years ofrelatedcoordinatingor administrative experience

  • Knowledge of academic/scientific writing, publishing, journals, websites

  • Experience and in-depth knowledge ofHTML,computer software,and demonstratedproficiencywith Office 360 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Understanding of content management and workflows

Competencies

  • Excellent time management skills withdemonstratedability to manage competing priorities,meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task

  • Excellent organization skills with meticulous attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills, includingwritten,with the ability to clearly communicate and convey, receive, and understandinformation

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

  • Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in teams

  • Strong project management skills

Work Environment

Fast-paced office environment.

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extendedperiodsseated or standing at a desk.

High use ofcomputerand other office technology equipment.

Travel

1-3 days/yr.

Weekend work is required for approximately 3-4 weekends per year; occasional evening work required.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt position based upon 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate range for this position is $29.79-39.18.

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum annualized salary ASCO expects to provide for a new hire for the position across the U.S. We thoughtfully determine and design offers based on the selected candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Generous Benefits Package:

  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Open Leave Policy
  • Paid Family Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
  • Staff Appreciation Days
  • 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fertility and Family Forming
  • Healthcare Concierge
  • Flexible Spending Account(s)
  • Healthcare Savings Account
  • Disability and Life Insurance

TheAssociation for Clinical OncologyisanEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company toprovideequal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.