Clinical Research Specialist

Virginia Oncology Associates, the largest group of medical professionals in Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina devoted exclusively to cancer care and blood disorders, has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Specialist support our office in Norfolk.

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• Perform study-related tasks in accordance with protocol requirements, including, but not limited to Quality of Life assessments, vital signs, ECGs, and other protocol-specific tasks.
• Collect source data from referring physicians and hospitals that is critical for determination of study eligibility and ongoing patient care.
• Maintain regular communication with Clinical Research Coordinator II/Senior and/or Clinical Research Nurse in relation to assigned tasks and in compliance with study protocols.
• Participate in required training and education programs, as well as monitoring and auditing activities.
• Participate in scheduling patient visits in accordance with patient plan of treatment and study protocol requirements.
• Perform the preparation, collection, processing, and shipment of lab specimens to central vendors in accordance with study lab manuals. Will be required to complete IATA training.
• Responsible for study lab kit inventory management.
• Travel to other research offices and area hospitals, as needed to assist with study-related tasks and courier critical kits, samples.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Five years of experience in a clinical setting as a Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, Patient Care Assistant, Phlebotomist, or equivalent discipline.
• Associate degree preferred.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with multiple people on varying levels
• High level of attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license and access to private transportation

Working Conditions

Environment (Traditional office environment, clinical setting)

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

• 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 will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.