Coordinator, Clinical Studies - Translational Research Training Program

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The primary purpose of the Coordinator, Clinical Studies is to provide highly responsible administrative and patient related services to support clinical research studies for the Low Risk Ovarian Study. This position is an off-site position and most work will be performed at Women's Hospital of Texas Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates Group (OGA). Position does require traveling between study site and MDACC for delivering specimens, delivering and collecting patient related documents.
Low Risk Trial Specific Functions

• Patient/Participant Communication and Education

o Acts as OGA lead in recruiting, meeting and consenting eligible participants for the Low Risk Trial (LRT)
o Interviews each potential participant referred to the study by physicians or other departments for determining study participant eligibility
o Accesses and evaluates medical records, surgical records and family history on each potential participant
o Uses medical knowledge to determine participant eligibility
o Monitors participant's compliance while on study
o Ensures participant's timely return within study parameters
o Places reminder calls to participants to ensure compliance
o Reviews participant compliance and removes from study if participant out of compliance
o Controls the strict eligibility criteria for all study participants (currently 888 study participants) at every visit
o Evaluates and schedules follow-up appointments according to ROCA recommendation or physician over-rides
o Reviews participant compliance and removes from study if participant out of compliance
o Serves as LRT liaison with all participants, family members, physicians and other study personnel
o Discusses and explains normal and abnormal results with study participants
o Reviews participant lab results to assess participant eligibility criteria and follow-up required
o Works with participants to coordinate ultrasound and follow up visits with physicians
o Supplies clinic with relevant patient education materials

• Database Management

o Acts as lead in maintaining of database and work-flow for protocols, including obtaining outside records of clinic, surgery and pathology information
o Inputs "off study" protocol forms in a timely manner
o Inputs and maintains all deviation reports

• Laboratory Coordination

o Performs phlebotomy for study participants, delivers specimens to MDACC
o Enters blood results into database and generates reports
o Coordinates with lab supervisor for specimen collection pick-up, as well as, correcting lab issues that arise
General Study Functions

• Provides study related coordination including protocol maintenance

• Develops and maintains a processing and tracking system for all protocol related documents

• Develops patient care methodology for protocols, including criteria for patient participation

• Collects and develops criteria information for protocol submission

• Reviews patient eligibility of potential study participants and obtains consent

• Follows patients on study and maintains knowledge of adverse events

• Enters data into case report forms

• Maintains necessary data for study audits

• Schedules patient tests, informs patients of results and available studies

• Tracks protocol related labs, responses and research tests

• Collaborates with physicians, mid-level practitioners, research nurse and data managers to document patient care

• Proficiency in Word and Excel is required

Administrative Operations

• Trains and Orients newly hired OGA study-related personnel

• Maintains and orders study and administrative supplies

• Coordinates reports for the study manager for submitting grant data in a timely manner

• Assists in preparation of information and reports for manuscript and grant submissions as required

Other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree.
Experience
Required: Three years experience in area of research study or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or other related experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Work Location: Onsite
• Work Week: Days
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000
• Requisition ID: 158853
• Fund Type: Soft
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 79,000
• Pivotal Position: No
• Science Jobs: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Employee Status: Regular

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