Screening and Eligibility Manager - Cancer Center

Overview

Screening and Eligibility Manager - Cancer Center

Department: SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials – Clinical Trials Trial Management Services

Position Title:

Screening and Eligibility Manager - Cancer Center

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description

Summary:

The Screening and Eligibility Manager operates under the direct supervision of the program director and program specific physician chair(s). The Screening and Eligibility Manager is responsible for management and coordination of referrals for programmatically aligned clinical trials. The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is the region s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

• Attend study specific training, including site initiation visits, kick off meetings, investigator meetings (as deemed appropriate by leadership) for new clinical trials.
• Present protocol summaries at other disease specific work group meetings upon activation of a new clinical trial.
• Recruit/screen for study patients and identify inclusion/exclusion criteria. This includes proactively obtaining medical records for potential trial patients and pre-screen patients for potential clinical trials throughout the program trial portfolio.
• Maintain and track cohort and slot availability for all trials within the program portfolio, providing reports to leadership, clinical research personnel and disease specific clinical teams regarding availability.
• Provide status reports to leadership regarding pre-screening data, patient recruitment, status and waitlists.
• Move patients from the referral and pre-screening process to consent and screening visits, including ensuring slots and initiating insurance approvals.
• Maintain proficiency in workflows of clinic, Epic/Beacon, and any other systems required for scheduling, screening and treating new clinical trial patients.
• Assist leadership in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Working Practice Guidelines related to clinical trial referral process.
• Document all communication (i.e., telephone and other) with patients per University and Health System policies.
• Attend study specific safety calls and provide updates on clinical trial participants.
• Attend regular team meetings and collaborate with study team members to review screening and enrollment updates.
• Serve on internal committees as requested by leadership to evaluate new protocols in terms of nursing requirement and feasibility.
• Cover study patient visits outside of primary study assignments.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, and duties may change at any time with or without notice.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months based on management approval and department schedule. Candidate must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

Required Certifications
:
One of the following
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

Work Experience: 8 years of relevant work experience. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Experience with anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology concepts as they relate to oncology patients.

Experience with Electronic Medical Record charting.
Experience working in healthcare and customer service-related settings.
Experience with clinical research databases and software.

Preferred Qualifications
:

Education:

Master s degree.

Skills
:
Attention to detail;
Organization;
Work independently and collaboratively;
Multi-tasking;
Communication;
Interpersonal.

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and other voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off begins accruing upon hire, plus holidays. Retirement programs with generous employer contribution and optional retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Benefits details

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website. To learn more and apply, visit the KU Medical Center job page or search for position number JR009518 on the KU jobs site.

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental…