Clinical Data Coordinator

Department:

SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials

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Clinical Trials Data Management

Position Title:

Clinical Data Coordinator

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Data Coordinator will collect, abstract, review, document and monitor data related to clinical research projects. The Clinical Data Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with the Research Nurse Clinician, Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Lab Coordinator in the coordination and collection of data for cancer clinical trials. Additional responsibilities include involvement in the coordination of study start-up requirements and other duties that may be assigned by management staff.

Job Description:

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Job Duties Outlined

• Responsible for overall knowledge of protocols as assigned by the Director, Clinical Trials Office.

• Maintain screening/enrollment logs for each assigned protocol.

• Collaborate with the physician, nurse clinician, pharmacy and laboratory personnel to ensure tests/procedures/specimen collection, etc. are obtained per protocol.

• Communicate regarding patient data, status and protocol requirements with research staff.

• Conduct clinical trial in accordance with ICH/CFR/GCP and responsible for all data completion; query resolution for assigned protocols.

• Assist with the identification and reporting of Adverse and Serious Adverse events in accordance with ICH/CFR/GCP and specific protocol.

• Attend study specific training to include but not limited to Study Initiation and Internal Kick-off Meeting.

• Prepare and provide patient status report as requested by the Director, Clinical Trials Office.

• Research and resolve data discrepancies; coordinate final database closure activities and participate in customer audits and process improvement initiatives.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Work Environment:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months. Incumbent will work remotely and on campus based on a set departmental schedule based on management approval and must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 4 years of relevant work experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

• Experience with clinical data entry and medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification: Research certification such as: 

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification eligible.

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification eligible.

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training certification.

Work Experience:

• Oncology experience.

• Experience with database software.

Skills

• Computer skills.

• Communication.

• Interpersonal.

• Organization.

• Attention to detail.

• Multi-tasking.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upo