Research Assistant

at  Cancer Partners of Nebraska

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Are you positive and compassionate towards others? If yes, then Cancer Partners of Nebraska (CPN) is the place for you. Since 1997, we have been serving the Lincoln community and beyond focusing on personalized treatment plans. We offer comprehensive cancer and urologic care under one roof for patient convenience and support.
Cancer Partners of Nebraska is seeking a Research Assistant to join our research department. Responsibilities are varied duties of complex and technical nature in support of research and to maintain an efficient and effective office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of research, data base and clerical duties of a routine and technical nature in support of multi-center clinical trials to assist Research staff in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data
• Receive and disseminate study-related regulatory documents and correspondence; assist in screening documents for completeness and compliance with protocol and appropriate regulations; assist in investigating incomplete, inaccurate or missing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data
• Assist in maintaining communications with sites to provide information, track documentation and overall progress of clinical trials and adherence to established guidelines
• Ensure that study materials and drug kits are shipped and re-supplied as requested
• Respond to routine questions related to study protocols and refer more complex questions to others as appropriate
• Create and maintain database information
• Answer phone calls, take messages, screen calls and reply to questions in accordance with general and specific instructions
• Arrange appointments, organize and schedule meetings. Maintain Outlook schedules for staff
• Fax and/or mail regulatory documents and other information as directed
• Order office supplies
• Maintain strictest confidentiality
• Other projects/responsibilities as assigned periodically by the Executive Director

Education and Training:

• Highschool or equivalent education and experience.

Experience:

• Preferred two years experience in healthcare environment.
• 50 wpm typing skill preferred.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and appreciation for a teamwork concept clinic policies and procedures to administer patient care as it relates to research.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and other regulatory policies.

Skills:

• Skill in customer service, communications, problem-solving, organization and confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Computer keyboarding skills (Word, Excel and Outlook sofware).

Abilities:

• Ability to act in a professional and positive manner when interacting with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing and on the phone in the English language.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective, cooperative relationships with physicians, staff, patients and their families, research stafff and administration.

Environmental and Physical Demands

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, stooping.
• Occaional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Vision must be corrected to 20/20 and hearing must be in normal range.
• Must be able to view computer screens for long periods.
• Occasional stress related to patient care responsibilities.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances and other conditions common to nursing situations.

CPN is an equal opportunity employer

• Perform a variety of research, data base and clerical duties of a routine and technical nature in support of multi-center clinical trials to assist Research staff in organizing, gathering and compiling clinical research data
• Receive and disseminate study-related regulatory documents and correspondence; assist in screening documents for completeness and compliance with protocol and appropriate regulations; assist in investigating incomplete, inaccurate or missing documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data
• Assist in maintaining communications with sites to provide information, track documentation and overall progress of clinical trials and adherence to established guidelines
• Ensure that study materials and drug kits are shipped and re-supplied as requested
• Respond to routine questions related to study protocols and refer more complex questions to others as appropriate
• Create and maintain database information
• Answer phone calls, take messages, screen calls and reply to questions in accordance with general and specific instructions
• Arrange appointments, organize and schedule meetings. Maintain Outlook schedules for staff
• Fax and/or mail regulatory documents and other information as directed
• Order office supplies
• Maintain strictest confidentiality
• Other projects/responsibilities as assigned periodically by the Executive Directo