Non-Student Short-Term Casual

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of the City of New York is seeking a Short Term Casual (Non-Student) to assist with data extraction from medical records and data entry for research studies in the Department of Surgery. Under direct supervision, the incumbent will save documentation, meet with the research team, and support study activities, with a 5-hour/week schedule and end date 11/30/26.

Strong MS Office and Excel skills, familiarity with clinical terminology, and attention to detail are

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent with some related laboratory experience.
• Strong MS Office skills and MS Excel knowledge.
• Familiarity with clinical trial workflow.

Responsibilities

• Extract data from the medical record and record it in appropriate databases.
• Complete data entry activities with supervision and support as needed.
• Save documentation for research studies and file them in an organized manner.
• Meet with research team members and investigators to provide updates on projects.
• Assist research coordinators with tasks as needed to support study activities.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 11/30/26
• Hours Per Week: 5
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 17pr -17pr

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery is looking for Short Term Casual (Non-Student). Incumbent will perform multiple assignments under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Extract data from the medical record and record it in appropriate databases.
• Complete data entry activities with supervision and support as needed.
• Save documentation for research studies and file them in an organized manner.
• Meet with research team members and investigators to provide updates on projects.
• Assist research coordinators with tasks as needed to support study activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency certificate, technical training or equivalency, and some related laboratory experience, usually six months.

Other Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.
• Familiarity with clinical trial workflow and general medical terminology
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive follow-through of assigned projects
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to keep records in an orderly fashion
• Ability understand and adhere to compliance policies
• Ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with patients, staff, and faculty

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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