Data And Research Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Westwood (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Data and Research Specialist to identify, register, and maintain patient records for a clinical studies program. You will interact with physicians, nurses, and clinic staff while managing multiple projects and maintaining FDA-compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include data management for pharmaceutical studies, protocol maintenance, and coordinating follow-up data with physician offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related health care field or equivalent
• Associates Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience in health care or academic settings is a plus

Responsibilities

• Interact with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, administrative staff and clinic personnel.
• Manage several high priority projects simultaneously.
• Maintain records in accordance with FDA guidelines and standards.
• Explain aspects of clinical studies to patients.
• Assist in data management of pharmaceutical studies and liaise with company representatives.
• Maintain and update all human subjects committee protocols.
• Participate in department committees.
• Acquire follow-up data for patients from physician offices.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Data management

Clinical study coordination

FDA guidelines knowledge

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related healthcare field

Associate's Degree + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Position Title

Data And Research Specialist Westwood Administration - East

Position Summary / Career Interest

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.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, administrative staff and clinic personnel. Ability to manage several high priority projects simultaneously. Advanced working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and databases. 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. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate Bachelors Degree in Biology or related health care field OR Associates Degree +2 years of relevant expereince

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in a health care or academic setting.

Time Type

Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.