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Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

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Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative team and make an impact in the lives of those affected by cancer? As a member of the Moffitt Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) you may interact directly with community members and patients to enroll, educate, and guide participants through the experience of taking part in research. You may support non-therapeutic research in other ways including data entry, project and protocol management and quality assurance. Regardless, you will be a member of a collaborative team that ensures non-therapeutic research activities are moving forward safely, smoothly, and according to plan.

Our NTRO Research team comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including public health, psychology, biological sciences and more. There are opportunities for those who have worked in other areas of public health as well as those who are looking for a new and exciting opportunity. Team members of NTRO work closely with community members, patients, patient families, study sponsors, and the clinical teams including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers.

These positions typically offer a Monday through Friday schedule, though some require occasional weekends. Most offer a hybrid schedule (mix of remote and on-site). Moffitt offers training and orientation.

Position Summary:

The Research Data Coordinator I is responsible for the data management of multiple research projects. The position is required to review and synthesize information from medical records (clinic notes, pathology reports, radiology reports, patient questionnaires, etc.) to extract industry, cooperative, and investigator-initiated trial data as specified by assigned research protocols. The role works with the study coordinator and monitors regarding all data requirements to ensure data is captured according to the study protocol. The Research Data Coordinator I consults frequently with the study coordinator and trial sponsor and internal monitors regarding data requirements, query resolution, and data capture. This position has the opportunity for career growth within the Research Data Coordinator career path.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must have experience in data abstraction, utilizes various sources such as data collection tools or subject's medical records and enters into an electronic database system, while maintaining privacy and protecting PHI.


• Must have experience in data management enters accurate data in a timely fashion, identifies data discrepancies, missing data and follows up with resolution.


• Must have experience in general quality assurance and quality checks on the data such as proofing for data entry errors and maintaining accurate data.


• Demonstrates an understanding of medical terminology, most specifically terms related to anatomy, physiology, oncology, pathology, radiology and cancer treatment modalities.


• Must be comfortable talking to physicians, patients and health care professionals.


• Must have the ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments; develop and maintain effective work relationships.


• Must have the ability to read, write, interpret and apply instructions to assigned activities.


• Must have experience in the use of basic office equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform data abstraction across a large research study portfolio for studies ranging in timelines with a growing team by accessing different technologies sources and tools.


• Maintain high quality data by protecting patient privacy, performing quality checks within internal databases, completing quality audits and resolve all data queries from internal or external reviews.


• Collaborate with study coordinator to document and report study patient enrollment, treatment, and follow-up into study database, including protocol adherence, adverse events, and treatment outcomes.


• Deliver strong customer experience by establishing expectations, timelines for deliverables, and proactively communicating with all customers.


• Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled multidisciplinary tumor boards, staff meetings, disease site program research meetings and role specific meetings.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• A high school diploma with 1 year minimum of experience using automated data processing techniques, word process software or data base software programs is required. An Associate degree in clinical research or related field of study is preferred.


• In lieu of experience, an AA/AS degree is acceptable.


• Must posses effective verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with staff and other healthcare professionals.


• Must have ability to prioritize and pace one's self when working under pressure of deadlines and work volume.


• Successfully demonstrate competency by meeting established competency guideline/checklist annually.


• Knowledge of EMR systems (e.g. Powerchart), clinical trial management systems (e.g. OnCore) or other data entry systems. Experience with clinical trials preferred; previous experience in a medically related field or an understanding of medical terminology preferred.


• Experience with interpretation of various aspects of a medical record, familiarity with confidentiality requirements and security of research subject data. Coursework or experience in medical terminology or anatomy and physiology. Previous experience in a medically related or research field is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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