Clinical Research Liaison B (Abramson Cancer Center)

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Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Liaison B (Abramson Cancer Center)

Job Profile Title
Administrative Coordinator

Job Description Summary
The Clinical and Translation Research Program for Lymphomas and Other Related Diseases ('Program') at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania seeks a full-time Clinical Research Liaison B to provide administrative and research support to a physician-investigator ('PI'). This individual will report directly to the Lead Clinical Research Liaison.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Increase the efficiency and productivity of the physician they are working for by accurately and thoroughly documenting medical visits as they are being performed by the physician, including but not limited to: medical history, physical exam, procedures, treatments, patient education, follow-up instructions, and preparation of referral letters.
• Responsible for calendar management and keeping the PI apprised of issues and action items on his/her agenda. This involves coordinating internal and external meetings/appointments and providing reminders as needed; organizing international and domestic travel arrangements; processing reimbursements through Concur or outside vendors.
• Responsible for incoming and outgoing correspondence via phone, email and postal mail; handle confidential and non-routine information (e.g., protected health information and intellectual property) with discretion and facilitate communication between appropriate team members; prepare written correspondence on behalf of the PI.
• Responsible for ad-hoc projects including proofing and editing reports and other writings; comprehensive literature, database and web-based searches with writing of summaries of findings as requested; assist with the preparation of investigator-initiated protocols, periodic study reports, scholarly manuscripts, and presentations; create graphs/figures as needed; assist with any relevant submissions to ensure timely adherence to important deadlines.
• Support non-interventional studies where informed consent requirement has been waived by the IRB (e.g., retrospective data collection, use of archival tissue, etc.). This involves assisting with preparation and submission of regulatory documents to the Penn IRB and other entities; submitting non-monetary agreements for legal review via RIS; coordinating the transfer of data from collaborating physicians from both the University of Pennsylvania and other non-Penn institutions; assembling datasets requiring careful attention to detail.
• Support non-interventional studies where informed consent is required (e.g., prospective data collection, bio-sample collection, etc.). This involves screening and enrolling study participants, collecting and processing clinical bio-samples, maintaining telephone follow-up with study participants, data collection, survey administration, medical chart abstractions, and data entry/cleaning.
• Attend Program meetings; record meeting minutes that are complete and accurate as to the discussions that took place during the meeting and the actions taken; circulate draft minutes to meeting Chairperson and attending staff for review and approval.
• On a rotating basis, pre-screen Penn Medicine Lymphoma Program patients for actively enrolling clinical trials using a decision-tree; distribute a list of potentially eligible patients to the Study Team for evaluation; basic data entry into a Lymphoid Malignancies database.
• Support the Program by assisting with general administrative tasks (e.g., managing/ordering office supplies valued <$50, maintaining/archiving files, research-related inventory, collecting/distributing information for Multi-Disciplinary Case Conferences, etc.).
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.

Position involves tasks that may occur outside of usual work hours and some travel. Contingent upon continued funding.

Qualifications

• High School degree and 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are required; Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, are strongly preferred.
• Prior knowledge of lymphoma is a plus but not essential.
• The successful applicant must be flexible, able to learn new methods quickly, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$20.45 - $22.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and

the pay range assigned to the job profile.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

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