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The US Oncology Network is looking for a Remote Clinical Research Data Coordinator II to join our team at Texas Oncology! This position will support the corporate location Dallas, Texas location. This is a full-time Monday - Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm with no weekends, call, or major holidays. Must currently reside in Texas.

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 600+ providers in 300+ 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?  

The Data Coordinator, under minimal supervision, is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing and quality control of clinical trial data. Works with clinical staff to meet data entry timelines and communicate any concerns about the data. Coordinates the scheduling of procedures, scans and monitoring and auditing visits. Provides leadership in determining and implementing improvements to policies/processes for the data team. Serves as a resource to train others regarding timely data entry and query resolution, proper conduct of sponsor monitor and audit visits. 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.

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

• Extrapolate data from source records into case report forms for all patient visits.
• 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.
• Coordinates monitoring and auditing visits ensuring that all data and queries are entered and resolved in accordance with the USOR and sponsor requirements.
• Utilizes USOR clinical trial management system to access research forms and keep current all applicable patient reporting and tracking functions including the patient billing and research payout and payment tracking.
• Maintains research records in a confidential manner according to practice policies, sponsor confidentiality agreements, HIPAA guidelines and any other applicable regulations.
• Provides leadership in determining and implementing improvements to policies/processes.
• Serves as a resource to train others regarding timely data entry and query resolution, proper conduct of sponsor monitor and audit visits.
• Participates in the training and professional development of other data coordinators. 
• Assists with investigational drug accountability process, ordering and maintaining research supplies.
• Schedules patient follow up appointments and/or procedures required to maintain protocol compliance.
• Collecting and processing of specimens, imaging documents and other items required for research purposes.
• Acts as resource for other for training and education of other data coordinators at the site/location.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years experience medical office experience (preferably oncology)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a data coordinator.
• Experience in clinical research, specifically in oncology preferred.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Advanced experience with computer data entry and database management Hazmat/IATA training
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology (oncology)
• Advanced knowledge of clinical trials, regulatory processed, GCP & SOP concepts

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 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.

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 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. (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.)

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The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years experience medical office experience (preferably oncology)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a data coordinator.
• Experience in clinical research, specifically in oncology preferred.
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Advanced experience with computer data entry and database management Hazmat/IATA training
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology (oncology)
• Advanced knowledge of clinical trials, regulatory processed, GCP & SOP concepts

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 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.

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 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. (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.)

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