Clinical trial participation can be overwhelming for patients, which leads to decreased study participation and poorer health outcomes for both current and future cancer patients, especially in already underserved populations. The Clinical Trial Educator will play an essential role in working directly with patients to address many of the barriers faced in the process of clinical trial participation. The Clinical Trial Educator will work in conjunction with research team at Fox Chase Cancer Center for a 2-year grant funded study. This Clinical Trial Educator will help assist with recruitment and education on clinical trials for patients across Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University Hospital. The responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Screening, recruitment, and obtaining informed consent from patients for participation in a study assessing the value of patient education and coordination to support clinical trial decision making
• Maintaining multiple detailed databases to track screened, consented, enrolled, and intervention patients.
• Identifying patient’s educational needs, barriers, and resource needs using strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Public Health, Community Health, or related field Required
Master's Degree Public Health, Community Health, or related field Preferred or
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience
1 year experience in a related role. Preferred
General Experience with Bilingual English/Spanish language. Preferred

Licenses

Required Skills

Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated expert knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity with GAAP, as well as FAR and the ability to grasp company financial policies and protocols
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/receivable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Working knowledge of project costing and analysis, estimates to completion, generally accepted accounting standards, and adherence to credit and collection policies of the company
• Computer Literacy : Familiarity with Ajera or Vision accounting software and programs; mid-level proficiency with MS-office (especially Excel) and internet-based applications
• Possess in-depth knowledge of automated accounting and/or business-related systems to process a wide range of accounting transactions
• Able to attend to specific details of work regardless of the situation with the ability to independently complete thoroughly and accurately work
• Willing to exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions weighing factors and perceives impacts and implications of decisions
• Demonstrated logic to communicate and persuade others to see benefits of recommendations by understanding all sides of an issue and its impact on all parties; negotiate with individuals or groups to gain cooperation