Open Rank Clinical Data Coordinator (Entry - Senior)

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO seeks an Open Rank Clinical Data Coordinator (Entry - Senior) to join the Division of Hematology. The role focuses on accurate data abstraction from medical records, maintaining patient databases, and collaborating with Refined Science to develop AI-enabled data tools.

The position is funded for one year with potential extension based on successful outcomes, offering opportunities to lead expansion of data initiatives across the school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• 1 year clinical research or related experience (intermediate level).
• 2 years clinical research or related experience (senior level).
• Education/experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (EMR/EHR).
• Prior oncology or hematology research experience preferred.
• Experience with R or related programming for health data analysis.
• REDCap databasing software experience and API usage.
• Knowledge of AI applications in healthcare data.

Responsibilities

• Efficient abstraction of pathology, treatment and other clinical data from medical records.
• Perform data quality reviews and address data quality questions.
• Review data quality dashboards and implement corrections.
• Support automated abstraction activities and development of new procedures using computational approaches.

Skills

Data abstraction

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

AI in healthcare

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

REDCap

EMR/EHR systems

API usage

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine - Division of Hematology

Job Title: Open Rank Clinical Data Coordinator (Entry - Senior)

Position #: 00853231 - Requisition #: 41091

Clinical Data Coordinators perform key roles in gathering clinical data and ensuring high degrees of comprehensiveness, accuracy, and fidelity. They establish and maintain patient databases crucial for successful academic clinical research and basic science pursuits involving patient samples and information. Additionally, they have intimate knowledge of data transfer mechanisms and usage, thus can inform strategies to streamline these processes through computational and artificial intelligence-based approaches.

This Clinical Data Coordinator position is unique in that it is part of a pilot program for a campus-wide initiative to better harness clinical data. The position is funded for one (1) year as a proof-of-principle, with the potential for prolonged extension if successful. The position is funded in collaboration with a bio-tech company (Refined Science) embedded on the University of Colorado campus, with the opportunity to help develop translational tools applicable to both academic and industry data projects. The coordinator will work closely with our clinical trials unit and the clinical data team at Refined Science to further develop skills applicable to all manner of clinical data collection and analysis. If successful at the one (1)-year mark, there is significant opportunity for this data analyst to lead and shape the expansion of data efforts across the school of medicine and improve the collaborative clinical data efforts with Refined Science.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient abstraction of pathology, treatment and other clinical data from medical records that is thorough and accurate.
• Utilization of critical thinking skills with a high attention to detail while performing abstraction.
• Identify potential problems affecting the abstraction process for improvement and quality control.
• Perform quality review on work completed by other data abstractors.
• Review data quality dashboards and make corrections.
• Address data quality questions from the multidisciplinary team.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to support automated abstraction activities.
• Work to develop new procedures for data abstraction involving computational approaches and artificial intelligence.
• Work with clinicians for clarification when needed.
• Assist in the development of data definitions and abstraction procedures.
• Practice a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Adhere to research regulatory standards.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Why Join Us

Investigators in the Division of Hematology's Blood Cancer Program are actively engaged in multiple research activities aimed at improving outcomes for patients with blood cancers and related disorders. These studies are wide-ranging and involve extensive collaboration between laboratory scientists and physicians. Our work is funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), and numerous other foundations and industry sources.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Entry Level

• Bachelor's degree in any field.

Intermediate Level

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• One (1) year clinical research or related experience.

Senior Level

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Two(2)yearsclinicalresearchorrelatedexperience.
• A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field.
• Three (3) years of clinical research or related experience.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems).
• Prior experience in a healthcare or research setting with oncology or blood cancers.
• Prior experience with biostatistics.
• Prior independent programming experience with R, particularly analysis with common healthcare outcome metrics such as kaplan-meier curves, hazard ratios, demographic statistic tables, and others.
• Experience using REDCap databasing software and API functionality.
• Prior experience with AI functionality as applied to healthcare databasing questions and challenges.
• Two (2) or more years of data abstraction experience including knowledge of basic medical terminology and the use of electronic medical records.
• Some programming knowledge or experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and application in healthcare data.
• Familiarity with malignant hematologic diseases, classifications, and outcome metrics.
• Organized with great attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Possess a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in a changing environment.
• Ability to manage time well and prioritize.
• Ability to handle problems in a solutions-oriented manner.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Anticipated Pay Range

• Entry Level: $49,899 - $66,865
• Intermediate Level: $54,302 - $72,765
• Senior Level: $58,705 - $78,665

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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