Research Data Coordinator - 120206
Job Description
#120206 Research Data Coordinator
Initial Review Date: Wed 3/22/2023UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
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This position will remain open until candidates have been successfully identified.
DESCRIPTION
The Division of Dysmorphology and Teratology is involved in four major areas: 1) providing clinical services to patients with birth defects and developmental disabilities, 2) providing public health services in counseling patients, providers and education to the public about prenatal exposures and exposures during breastfeeding and their impact on child development and health, 3) a teaching program that includes undergraduate students, graduate students in epidemiology, medical students, and post-doctoral students, pediatrics, epidemiology, health behavior, global health, pharmacy, and other specialties; and, 4) conducting clinical research.
The Center for Better Beginnings within the Division of Dysmorphology and Teratology in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSD conducts research studies to better understand the causes, prevention and treatment of birth defects and developmental disabilities. Research programs and projects within the Division involve federal, state and industry-sponsored grants and contracts totaling over $40 million. These encompass national and international studies that require complex interrelated infrastructure and shared resources both within the Division and with collaborators and subcontractors outside the Division.
Under supervision, incumbent works as a Research Data Coordinator to provide data management for the MotherToBaby Pregnancy Studies, at the Center for Better Beginnings. Primary duties include conducting, coordinating and auditing medical record abstraction, as well as identifying data entry, data quality and integrity problems that are relevant to the research study, and working with staff to resolve these issues. Incumbent is responsible for independently interpreting the research protocols and procedure documents, coordinating abstraction and validation of medical record review, timely review of medical records, and following up on error correction and discrepancies for clean and accurate data. Other duties include coordinating and performing data audit procedures as necessary, implementing the data monitoring plan, as well as reporting and analyzing data-entry errors as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Theoretical knowledge in science, such as biology, epidemiology, and/or clinical research as typically attained by a Bachelor's Degree; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and long-range planning skills with meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions and competing demands.
Proven mature and effective interpersonal communications skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility with appropriate demeanor to maintain good working relationships with staff.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with medical record abstraction and auditing of abstraction.
Ability to organize and implement a plan, and evaluate achievement of milestones as required.
Skill and ability in evaluating the quality of data submitted and preparation of summary reports.
High level of skill in the use of standard office and databases on Windows platforms including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.
Proven oral and written communication skills.
Experience and knowledge in working with medical records, medical terminology, medications and pharmaceutical terminology, and birth defects terminology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to analyze results of research productivity and to recommend and design methods for improving research productivity and quality.
- Experience and ability in working with database auditing in a setting in which multiple users are accessing the database.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $56,564 - $90,995 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $27.09 - $43.58
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!
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