Sr. Protocol Content Administrator (REMOTE)
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7142914 (Ref:10020887)
Posted: May 1, 2023
Salary / Pay Rate: $64.28 - $102.85 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
Position Summary
The Protocol Content Administrator (PCA) reports directly to the Director, Clinical Research Content. S/he is part of a team dedicated to working collaboratively with Physicians, Clinical Research Nurses, Clinical Research Nurse Leaders, Clinical Research Coordinators, Investigational Drug Pharmacists and the Epic (Beacon) build team in support of clinical research trials conducted at City of Hope. The Protocol Content Administrator, in collaboration with Principal Investigators and the Disease/Modality-specific Study Teams, will have primary responsibility for the clinical research content development and maintenance of all therapeutic and interventional study protocols that will guide the Beacon and Willow build as part of the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) and integration with OnCore Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS).
Key Responsibilities Include:
The Protocol Content Administrator will use comprehensive knowledge of clinical research studies to develop clear, timely and comprehensive protocol-specific content, (including but not limited to detailed delivery instructions for all required pre-medications, supportive therapy, tests, labs, and investigational drugs) for all assigned research studies in support of the Epic Beacon build teams. The Protocol Content Administrator, in partnership with a Study Team and an Epic Beacon build team, will ensure that all research-related content in the Epic EHR is accurate and up-to-date for both new and ongoing clinical research trials. The Protocol Content Administrator will also have involvement within the OnCore working environment in areas such as Study Calendar Development and general Research Records, working collaboratively with the OnCore support team, Clinical Trials Support Services, and Clinical Trials Billing.
This individual will bring expertise to the coordination and completion of complex treatment plan builds to support the day-to-day clinical research care operations of the City of Hope. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate behavioral skills that contribute to a productive work environment and provide excellent customer service to the research fraternity.
Basic education, experience, and skills required for consideration:
- Must have either a BSN or BS Pharmacy Degree from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in an academic setting as an RN or Pharmacist, with work directly connected to clinical trials; or equivalent combination of education and clinical research experience.
- Excellent oral/written communication.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work in a team environment.
- Able to effectively multi-task and manage multiple, complex projects on schedule.
- Ability to review project deliverables for completeness, quality and compliance with established project standards.
- Self-motivated, independent, and possesses the ability to learn quickly.
- Able to successfully negotiate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds, and levels within and external to the organization
Required Certification/Licensure:
- Current Pharmacist License OR Current RN License
Preferred education, experience, and skills:
- If Pharmacist, Pharm D preferred.
- Expererience in an oncology setting.
- At least 1 year of Epic Beacon Build Experience.
- Previous experience as either a clinical research RN OR clinical research pharmacist.
- Familiarity with Epic and the delivery of care within the Epic EHR environment.
- Epic certification – preferably Beacon.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)
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Additional Information:
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $64.28 - $102.85 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.