Data And Research Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data and Research Specialist identifies, registers and maintains records of all patients in a program specific to the area in which it is located. This role involves interacting with multidisciplinary teams, managing high-priority projects, and maintaining records in accordance with FDA guidelines. The specialist is responsible for acquiring follow-up data for patients, managing pharmaceutical study data, and updating human subjects committee protocols.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Bachelors Degree in Biology or related health care field OR Associates Degree +2 years of relevant experience
Advanced working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and databases.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a health care or academic setting.

Responsibilities

Identifies, registers and maintains records of all patients in a program specific to the area in which it is located.
Interacts with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, administrative staff and clinic personnel.
Manages several high priority projects simultaneously.
Explains certain aspects of clinical studies recommended to patients.
Maintains records in accordance with FDA guidelines and standards.
Makes recommendations to attending physicians regarding patient suitability for enrollment in certain clinical studies.
Participates in department committees.
Responsible for acquiring follow up data for patients (life-long) from all physician offices.
Responsible for data management of pharmaceutical studies, including liaison with representatives of those companies.
Responsible for maintaining and updating all human subjects committee protocols.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.