Data Coordinator - Cardiology

Job Details

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $64,350.00 - $66,350.00 Annual

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The Data Coordinator plays an integral role in managing and maintaining database systems within the Division of Cardiology, under the supervision of the Associate Director and Principal Investigator. The incumbent will work closely with the study team to support day-to-day data collection and management for clinical and research patients. This position is vital to ensuring data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and the timely completion of research milestones.

Responsibilities may expand in alignment with the growth of the division's research portfolio.

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, treating physicians, and research nurses to attend clinical appointments and collect patient data.
• Review study protocols to ensure appropriate data collection and management processes.
• Review data at each clinical and/or research visit to confirm database completeness.
• Reconcile data queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform retrospective and prospective data entry for clinical and/or research patients.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and contemporaneous entry of data to maintain up-to-date databases.
• Conduct protocol-specific consenting processes.
• Collect, process, store, and ship participant specimens in accordance with study protocols.
• Prepare for and conduct study visits.
• Maintain accountability for protocol-required supplies.
• Complete required regulatory tasks and documentation.
• Attend protocol-specific meetings and conferences.
• Communicate effectively with study participants, clinicians, healthcare providers, ancillary staff, sponsors, and research office staff.
• Complete and maintain all required institutional, protocol-related, and sponsor/vendor trainings, including but not limited to:
  Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Subjects Protection, and the Clinical Research Coordinator course.
• Prepare and maintain study source documents for inspections, audits, and monitoring visits.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and hard-copy files.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in training, education and/or experience

• At least two years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology.
• Spanish language proficiency.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory measures.
• Strong attention to detail and familiarity with basic statistics.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and operate efficiently.
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies, exercising tact and discretion.
• Strong written communication skills with compassion, discretion, and follow-through.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential blood borne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

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