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Coordinator, Research Data -(Bilingual Spanish /English)

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 22, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2019 rankings.

**Ideal candidates will be bilingual in Spanish and English and have patient interaction experience **

Screening & Research Data Collection
Assumes responsibility for multiple assigned minimal risk studies, identifies potential protocol candidates performs screening for eligibility and provides study specific information to them. Participates in the informed consent process and registers subjects utilizing the Clinical Oncology Research (CORe) system according to institutional policy. Conducts structured interviews with research subjects for protocol data collection. Abstracts patient demographic information and pertinent reports from the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and enters data collected to protocol specific database. Obtain off-site treatment, surgery and pathology records as required by protocol. Coordinate data collection for international multi-site project. Collaborates with the research nurse team member and or study PI regarding subject eligibility questions. Assists with follow-up appointments and provides telephone reminders to patients. Administers Quality of Life questionnaires to eligible patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Communication Skills
Research data that is missing or incomplete is brought to the attention of the study PI and research team verbally and/or in writing in timely fashion. Interacts with members of interdisciplinary team inter and intra-departmentally to obtain pertinent information and verify the status of ongoing projects. Verbal, telephone, email and written communications are timely and intent is clearly communicated with institutional and other personnel. Receives, places, and transfers calls using appropriate etiquette; responds to information requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality. Faxes documents to other institutional departments and outside organizations/physician offices as requested. Utilizes and accesses departmental/institutional e-mail to send and receive documents and messages via computer.
Collaborates with Symptoms Research Department to ensure patients are being consented and interventions performed.

Documentation, Record Keeping and Forms Processing
Creates and maintains system to organize and file protocol data including but not limited to records of study eligibility, pathology reports and specimens for review/confirmation, surgery reports, therapy dates, laboratory results, and follow up information. Documents study specific information appropriately in the patient medical record. Enters protocol-specific data points into the appropriate database and reviews data forms for completeness updating as needed. Creates, prints, and distributes forms using computer and printer. Utilizes computer for word processing, spread sheets and retrieve patient data. Upon request, provides protocol data and associated reports to Principal Investigator and or study team

Other responsibilities as assigned
Organize project meetings, conference calls. Ensure departmental policy is followed regarding shipping of materials for financial processing.

Prepares, weighs and mails materials and/or specimens as required, utilizing appropriate courier. As appropriate orders supplies needed for study management. Attend Disposition Clinic, departmental meetings, mandatory training, and/or other events to remain current of policies and procedures related to data and protocol management.

Education Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred degree:
Bachelor's degree

Experience Required:
Two years of related experience. With preferred degree, no experience required.

Preferred Experience:
Bilingual: Spanish, English
Patient Interaction experience
REDCap experience
Knowledge of medical terminology

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

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