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Overview It may sound cliche, but it is true. A career taking care of cancer patients is a calling for most all of us. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Compass Oncology, but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment. No matter the role each Compass team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC). Clinical research is a major service offered through Compass Oncology and The US Oncology Network. Our CRC's are responsible for enlisting, maintaining, and assuring protocol compliance for all patients on clinical trials. Collaborating with Physicians, other clinical staff, and members of the research department, the CRC's help to manage all non-clinical aspects of the clinic trial as well as liaising with the Sponsors and Monitors of the study. While studies are conducted at all clinical sites, this position will be located at our Rose Quarter Cancer Center. Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 Hours M-F Location: Vancouver Cancer Center (Vancouver, WA) Salary Range: $23.60-$40.07/hr. **Final offer amounts are determined by a review of the candidate's applicable experience and qualifications, as well as, internal employee equity considerations. JOB SCOPE: Under direct supervision of a physician and nurse (if applicable), is responsible for enlisting, maintaining, and assuring protocol compliance for all patients on clinical trials. Collaborates with physician in determining eligibility of patients for clinical trials. Provides education to staff and patients. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics Business Standards. Responsibilities Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocol. Coordinates patient care in compliance with protocol requirements. May disburse investigational drug and provide patient teaching regarding administration. Maintains investigational drug accountability. 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 accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting. Schedules and participates in monitoring and auditing activities. Maintains regulatory documents in accordance with USOR SOP and applicable regulations. Participates in required training and education programs. Responsible for education of clinic staff regarding clinical research. May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process. Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other (non-USOR) research bases and/or sponsors. Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all time through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law. Qualifications Eucation: Associates Degree in a clinicial or scientific related discipline required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum one year of experience in a clinical or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology. Business/Training: Experience in Microsoft Office Experience working with physician