Research Assistant - Alliance Cancer Specialists

Alliance Cancer Specialists, the largest community-based oncology practice in Southeastern PA, is growing our Operations team! We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The perfect candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented individual excited join our hardworking team here at Alliance. This position will primarily be located at our Horsham Practice- with taveling between our other sites.

Top Reasons To Work for Alliance Cancer Specialists:

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Highly competitive pay

Day shift only. No evenings.

No weekends or major holidays.

Under direct supervision, initiates and/or maintains accurate and current logs of all patients referred for participation in clinical research. Collects data from initial patient contact through course of therapy and long-term follow-up. Performs all clerical and administrative data management functions for the department. May assist with direct patient care, laboratory services, and maintenance of supplies duties as they relate to Clinical Research. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• Maintains patient data files in an organized manner for easy retrieval and review.
• Collects patient data from initial patient contact through course of therapy, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
• Assists with scheduling consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, and future appointments for patients with physicians as requested.
• Prepares patient records for audits by regulatory, accrediting, and research organizations.
• Maintains supplies, drugs and storage facilities for clinical research as appropriate.
• May enter some pertinent data in computer system in a timely manner as outlined by department guidelines.
• May assist physicians and nurses with direct patient care including vital signs and assisting in procedures.
• May assist with collecting and processing specimens for research purposes. 

Minimum Job qualification:

•  Education/Training - High school diploma or equivalent required 1 year medical office experience, oncology experience preferred
• Business Experience - Experience in Microsoft Office Experience with computer data entry and database management preferred
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills- Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent organizational skills Attention to details and accuracy

Working Conditions:

Traditional clinic 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to conditions typical in a medical office setting. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Physical Requirements:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision correctable to 20/20. Requires occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

(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