Research Assistant - West Side Float

SCOPE:

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains patient data files in an organized manner for easy retrieval and review.

• May assist in collecting patient data from patient contact through course of therapy.

• Assists with scheduling consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, and future appointments for patients with physicians as requested.

• Assists in preparing 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.

• Assists physicians and nurses with direct patient care including vital signs, EKGs and assisting in procedures.

• Preps Lab kits

• May assist with shipping specimens for research purposes.

SALARY LEVEL:

$21.50 - 30.00 / hour

Education/Training -

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT certification 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-

• Patient Care experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Attention to details and accuracy

Working Conditions:

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:

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.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.