Illinois CancerCare, P.C. Jobs Hiring Now

Overview:

At Illinois CancerCare, research is a core value and a vital part of our mission to provide cutting-edge cancer care. With over 13,000 patients enrolled in clinical trials over the past 40 years, our nationally recognized research program offers access to innovative therapies close to home.

As a Clinical Research Coordinator Sr, you’ll support physician investigators and guide patients through every step of their clinical trial journey, from screening and enrollment to treatment and follow-up. You’ll be part of a collaborative team advancing cancer care through meaningful research.

This is a meaningful opportunity for someone passionate about advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through clinical innovation.

Pay & Benefits

• Expected hiring range: $27.00 - $42.00 per hour
  (Based on experience, education, and other factors)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• Special wellness programs – Maven, HingeHealth, Livongo, Vitality, and Wondr
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts through our Perks Program

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do

• Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on clinical trials.
• Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. Maintains investigational drug accountability and disbursement of investigational drug. Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained.
• In collaboration with the physician, reviews patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly documents all findings. Responsible for reviewing protocol specific billing guides and submitting billing information to appropriate personnel.
• Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process. Participates in scheduling monitoring and auditing visits, as well as interact with the monitors/auditors while onsite.
• Provide leadership in determining and implementing improvements to policies/processes. Serve as a resource to train others regarding preparation and conduct of study visits, creation of SOPs, and implementation of operational plans. May train staff and promote professional development of staff.
• Responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual trends, data entry compliance, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians.

Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or healthcare field required
• Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience in a medical setting
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and clinical settings, with occasional visits to local hospitals.
• Frequent interaction with physicians, staff, and patients is required.
• Requires full range of body motion including bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Must be able to distinguish and transcribe letters and numbers accurately.
• Requires use of standard office equipment including telephone, copier, fax machine, scanner, and computer.
• May involve working under stressful conditions or irregular hours.
• Work may be repetitive and occasionally high-stress, especially when managing time-sensitive tasks.
• Contact may involve dealing with upset or emotionally distressed individuals.