Research Coordinator

RPMGlobal; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Wellness Center

Job summary

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska seeks a Research Coordinator to assist the Medical Director with oversight of research activities, data management and study coordination in a rural health setting. You will supervise research staff, coordinate data queries, ensure data integrity, and report to sponsors and regulators while complying with study guidelines and applicable policies.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in health sciences or public health, with several years

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in health sciences, public health, or healthcare management.
• Minimum four years of public health data management experience; supervisory experience.
• Experience managing research studies and clinical trials.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and CITI Biomedical Research.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-cultural skills.
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Medical Director with oversight of research activities.
• Manage data collection, data queries, and study data integrity.
• Supervise research staff and coordinate study activities.
• Ensure reporting accuracy to sponsors and regulatory bodies.
• Communicate with researchers and ensure compliance with policies and guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Policy adherence

Regulatory familiarity

Epidemiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Data analysis

Office software

Cerner EMR

Reading & interpreting complex docs

Staff supervision

Education

Master’s Degree in health sciences / public health / healthcare management

Four years public health data management experience

One year supervisory experience

Good Clinical Practice and CITI certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Cerner EMR

SPSS

Microsoft Access

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Medical Director, the Research Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Medical Director with oversight of research activities in YKHC, managing research data, coordinating data queries, and supervising YKHC research staff. This position ensures complete, accurate and consistent data for reporting to the sponsor and regulatory bodies. The Research Coordinator supervises staff, coordinates YKHC study activities, processes data using a range of computer applications to support collection and management of study data, maintains the integrity and security of study data, and communicates with researchers to assure that research studies are conducted in accordance with Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Policies and study guidelines and regulations.

Position Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in health sciences, Public Health or Healthcare Management.

Four (4) years public health experience to include data management and information technology required. One (1) year of supervisory experience. Experience managing research studies, including clinical trials.

Good Clinical Practice and CITI Biomedical Research certification

Office equipment (i.e., telephone, computer, fax machine, copy machine, etc.) and medical equipment as appropriate for the position. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Must be proficient in Cerner Electronic Medical Records system.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adhere to and implement rigid protocol guidelines and work within strict schedules and deadlines.
• Familiarity with current research methods including CDC, FDA and IHS research regulations.
• Knowledge of epidemiology and statistical compilation and interpretation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have the ability to communicate, retrieve and present data and information both verbally and written.
• Knowledge, skill and ability to work in a cross-cultural setting
• Person must demonstrate ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; make effective and persuasive speeches/presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, outside agencies, and/or board of directors. Must be able to verbalize and write effective program summaries for internal and external agencies.
• Person must demonstrate ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, odds ratios, and proportions. Must be able to work with complex computer statistical programs such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS and Microsoft Access.
• Person must demonstrate ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs); and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to take complex information and statistical data and put it into comprehensive and understandable lay terms to disseminate to the general public.

Person must demonstrate ability to hire and supervise staff, develop work schedules, develop SOP, manage contracts, and manage grant funding and purchases.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Wellness Center

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Additional Information:

ID: 19013

Location: Bethel

Department: Health Research

Employment Duration: 80 Full time

Temporary Status: Not Applicable

Hours per Week: 40

Minimum Hourly Pay: 38.13

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Aff…or Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.