Clinical Research Coordinator - New England Cancer Specialists

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) is seeking a fulltime Clinical Research Coordinator in our Scarborough practice. The Clinical Research Coordinator will provide professional research and study services to our outpatient population in support of specific research protocols. The position will assist in the screening, recruiting, and treatment of volunteer subjects following all the study protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. This will include involvement in study and practice management, coordination with study sponsors and monitors, and maintaining regulatory documentation.

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from five separate locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference every day. We are proud to be the first Dana Farber Affiliate practice in the country, striving to provide the highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every patient, every day.

Job Duties:

• Utilize current knowledge of GCP guidelines including the protection of human subjects to conduct clinical trials at the Practice.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and implementation of day-to-day clinical activities and procedures as they relate to research protocols.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, enrollment, and retention of volunteer patients.
• Conduct patient informed consenting per GCP guidelines and document in the electronic health record.
• Ensure clinical activities are performed following the protocol and within clinical procedure safety standards.
• Monitor and record patient response to treatment and communicate study data and results promptly. Maintain source documentation and oversee study activity reports to sponsors and medical, legal, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and coordinate maintenance of records on medication dispensation and usage during the course of the study
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient records and data per HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Prepare for all monitoring visits by ensuring that all documents are filed and organized as well as resolving all previous outstanding data queries or regulatory issues.
• Coordinate and prepare for institutional, sponsor, and internal audits.
• May oversee and guide the work of other nursing and/or support staff engaged in study activities.
• Perform miscellaneous, job-related activities as assigned.

Keyword: Clinical Research Coordinator, trials, research
Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science field
• GCP and Human Subjects Protection certification preferred.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification preferred
• Oncology Research experience preferred.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and staff
• Must be able to manage competing demands.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Listens and responds to patient needs.
• Adapts communication to meet patient needs.

Benefits:

New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances. Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term disability insurances. Other benefits include a retirement program, voluntary benefits, and a generous Paid Time Off in addition to 10 Company-paid holidays.

NECS supports continuing education and offers a tuition reimbursement program as well as covering expenses associated with obtaining and maintaining national certification.

From: New England Cancer Specialists