Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 850 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

Job Summary: The Research Data Coordinator is responsible for data collection, consistent with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, the Highlands Oncology Group policies and procedures, and sponsor requirements within the assigned setting.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Maintains documentation of source data.
• Prepares/maintains subject research information.
• Notifies Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Coordinator, and sponsor of patient issues.
• Works with investigators, nurses, and Clinical Research Coordinator to identify/document toxicity, adverse events, etc.
• Acts as a resource to hospital and clinic personnel/physicians regarding research activity.
• Works closely with the Clinical Research Coordinators to collect/maintain accurate source documentation.
• Prepares/maintains protocol files accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Submits subject data that is accurate, complete, timely, neat, and in accordance with protocol parameters.
• Works with multiple databases.
• Works with Clinical Research Coordinators to deidentify Research Imaging Scans and transmit to
• Outside Imaging Vendors.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Communication Skills:

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and responsiveness when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Advises supervisor or other appropriate individuals of problems and concerns.
• Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and ancillary departments.
• Communicates routinely with supervisor/liaison regarding program status.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attends research department meetings when held.

Accountability/Dependability

• Maintains subject/sponsor confidentiality.
• Promptly reports to work at designated times.
• Maintains good attendance and no unexcused absences.
• Follows up on issues as appropriate.
• Supports and adheres to organizational decisions, policies, and procedures.
• Willingly accepts assignments and completes them in a timely manner.

Organizational Skills

• Maintains organized files and office space.
• Effectively sets priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in schedule to accommodate workload.
• Submits routine reports on or before due date.

Professional Growth

• Demonstrates professionalism in appearance/dress code consistent with policy.
• Seeks to increase skills through self-directed learning activities.
• Willing to take continuing education courses as appropriate.
• Acts as team member both corporately and within the individual setting.

Certifications/Licenses/Education/or Experience in a related field:

Education Required

• High school graduate or higher education.

Experience Required

• Possess excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, including MS Word and Outlook.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare and clinical research experience
• Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification within three years of hire.
• Takes initiative to reliably complete tasks independently.
• Experience with electronic medical records.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time at a desk.
• Computer use that requires visual acuity, typing, use of mouse/keyboard, and staring at a screen for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lifting objects of up to 25 pounds such as files, office supplies, assisting patients when needed, etc.
• Walking and standing for continuous periods around the office or clinic as needed.
• Fine motor skills for tasks like typing, writing, handling small objects or equipment and materials.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Due to the nature of our business and the use of radiation and hazardous chemicals, it is imperative that all employees foster a culture and environment of safety.
• Safety Sensitive: In accordance with Arkansas code this position is designated as a safety sensitive position wherein the employee performing the job duties under the influence may constitute a threat to health or safety.

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