Research Associate II- Cancer Registry

Description: Job Summary:

Supervises day-to-day activities for several small scale project(s) or a complete phase of medium project, e.g., multi-year, budget under 200k annually. Recommends solutions to project design problems. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of project.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinates multiple small scale research projects or phases of a medium size project. Supervises staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance and assigning work. Develops project tools such as tracking forms, study questionnaires & chart review forms. Supervises overall recruitment activities of study participants to ensure eligibility. Makes final selection decision. Supervises data collection and on-site pretests of questionnaires. Oversees quality assurance. Drafts project progress reports e.g. data collection and data entry summations. Assists in development of study presentations and scientific manuscripts.


• Serves as a staff member on professional committees with other coordinators & investigators. Recommends solutions to project design problems. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.


• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Secondary Functions:

This is for 1-2 years. Continuation is contingent upon contract/grant funding.
Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in one or more of the technical areas required.


• Professional certification (e.g., RN, RHIT, RD, etc.) may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Education

• Bachelors degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field required, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Working knowledge of research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing and qualitative data interpretation.


• Strong knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, and database applications.


• Able to generate flow charts, charts review instruments, design questionnaires, and interpret data.


• Strong project coordination skills required.


• Knowledge of medical terminology.


• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the cancer disease process and/or experience with cancer research data including, but not limited to, diagnostics, staging, treatment, recurrence, and follow-up. This position supports standard cancer registry administrative tasks required to maintain high quality cancer research data for the Division of Research such as casefinding, accessioning, and other database cleanup efforts.


• Recent Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) certification preferred but not required


• Completion of Cancer Information Management (CIM) courses preferred but not required

Primary Location: California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building B
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Oakland Reg - 2000 Broadway - RI Medical Records_Recharge - 0201
Pay Range: $58800 - $69100 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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