Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator_

Stanford

Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

**School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States**

Research

Post Date Jun 25, 2024

Requisition # 103740

The Department of Radiation Oncology is hiring an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator to support the clinical research of several faculty physicians. This is a unique opportunity to receive mentorship from faculty on the cutting edge of radiation oncology, work closely with research teams to produce world-class clinical research, and gain insight into academic medicine.

The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will perform administrative support duties related to the collection of clinical data and/or the coordination of clinical studies. General administrative support for the faculty, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and answering phone calls, is also required. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will work under the direction and supervision of the faculty physician and radiation therapy division manager.

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

Supporting that mission is a staff of more than 10,000, which is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award- winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

**Duties include*:**

Research Duties (50%):

+ Collect patient information by reviewing electronic medical records and organize data for analysis in retrospective research studies.

+ Interface with patients in order to administer research questionnaires.

+ Perform telephone or in-person interviews to gather data. Call patients for reminders or other requirements.

+ Correspond with the Institution Review Board and the Cancer Clinical Trials Office in order to open, close, and renew research studies, register new patients consented for clinical studies, and assist adverse event and case report forms.

+ Perform clerical duties in the preparation of regulatory documents. Maintain all forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs. File all appropriate correspondence.

+ Assist in the preparation and publication of research abstracts and manuscripts by working with biostatisticians, residents, and faculty to analyze completed data and write up research findings.

+ Consent patients for blood draws in prospective research studies. May be required to prepare, process, and ship specimens and samples accurately under well-defined requirements.

+ May work closely with and assist the Clinical Research Coordinators on prospective trials.

Non-Research Duties (50%)

+ Schedule meetings and interviews for faculty, update calendars, and reserve meeting locations.

+ Arrange travel in compliance with department, university, and sponsor policies.

+ Answer phone calls from patients and hospital support staff and forward to scheduling team and new patient coordinators. Communicate patients’ concerns or questions to nurses and faculty.

+ Submit expense reimbursements for faculty.

+ Renew memberships and journal subscriptions for faculty.

+ Assist in billing patients and insurers by filling out relevant documents.

+ Retrieve and send faxes and routine correspondence regarding patient information and deliver scans to nurses.

+ Send emails to team members, hospital staff, and faculty. Respond promptly to email correspondence.

Duties may vary based on faculty’s research studies.

**Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and résumé to be considered for this opening.**

_* - Other duties may also be assigned_

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**

+ Four year college degree in a related field.

+ Prior clinical or research experience, including undergraduate experience.

+ Experience with project management or coordination.

+ Experience working with healthcare professionals and clinical research participants.

+ Experience with University related research policies and procedures.

+ Experience working with Internal Review Boards

+ Organization, independence, and attention to detail.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):**

Two-year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):**

General knowledge of medical terminology.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:**

+ Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.

+ Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.

+ Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

_* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job._

**Additional PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

May need to travel to other Stanford locations to pick up biospecimen samples for research studies.

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

+ Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.

+ May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

**WORK STANDARDS:**

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, tanford.edu.

_The expected pay range for this position is $25.48 to $31.25 per hour._

_Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._

_At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (tanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources [email protected]. For all other inquiries, please submit acontact form._

_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 1012**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: E**

+ **Requisition ID: 103740**

+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**