Clinical Research Coordinator II

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II) is responsible for day-to-day management of oncology clinical trials. The position will oversee all subject-level study workflows including screening patients for eligibility coordinating and tracking patient visits and procedures and creating and maintaining research documentation. The position interfaces with the clinic areas providers investigators and teams across the clinical research enterprise.

The CRC II reports to the Senior Manager/Manager of Clinical Trials Coordination and is an integral member of specialized oncology research teams within the central clinical trials office Clinical Research Support (CRS). This position is key to the smooth operation of clinical trials and advancing research efforts at Fred Hutch.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conduct daily clinical operations of assigned research studies in accordance with study protocols GCP guidelines applicable regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
• Coordinate patient enrollment and participation by reviewing study candidates medical records for eligibility initiating enrollment ensuring informed consent and maintaining accurate enrollment records.
• Schedule patient clinic visits and on-going study visits; ensure compliance with study protocols with respect to clinical procedures laboratory tests and other patient activities; may administer study questionnaires and ensure drug self-administration accountability with patients.
• Complete clinical requisition forms as instructed assemble kits for patient visits transport laboratory samples and ensure samples are processed and shipped according to study guidelines; track and maintain research supplies.
• Identify track and confirm billable activities for patients; work with internal finance team to assist in reviewing clinic charges to ensure billing compliance.
• Act as protocol liaison with clinical teams patients and providers on study related topics.
• Prepare and coordinate monitoring visits and respond to queries and other requests from study monitors following up with and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate source documentation and/or performing case report form (CRF) data entry.
• May travel from South Lake Union campus on shuttle to UW Medical Center (UWMC) Montlake to coordinate patient visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Level of autonomy: Minimal
• Financial responsibility:Coordinate patient reimbursements understand clinical trial budget and billing plans for patients enrolled on clinical trials

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years experience in a healthcare or research environment conducting clinic research.
• Knowledge of clinical trials records procedures and computerized data processing systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to synthesize study conduct.
• Collaborative focus is essential as well as strong written and verbal communication skills including computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail ability to problem solve and to prioritize multiple competing tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with multiple data management systems including generating reports and sourcing data from systems.
• Ability to extract data from medical records and apply judgement in interpreting regulations determining impacts and knowing when to escalate questions and concerns when appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelors degree.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification as Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA).
• Five years of experience working in clinical research preferably oncology interventional trials.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $31.21 to $46.80 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).