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Patient Registry Technical Coordinator

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Bethesda, MD, United States
Full-time

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a highly regarded voluntary health services agency, is seeking a Patient Registry Technical Coordinator in the National Headquarters office in Bethesda, Maryland. The CF Foundation Patient Registry (CFFPR) is a comprehensive, longitudinal database that collects information on prescribed therapies, key medical outcomes, and healthcare utilization. The CFFPR holds information on cystic fibrosis patients receiving care at CF Foundation accredited care centers. Personnel at these care centers enter data into the web-based registry application, PortCF.  This position requires a high level of accountability for maintaining confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) and serves to provide administrative and other support to the Registry team and to the users of the registry-related IT applications.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Regularly communicate with Care Center Network partners to answer questions related to the registry by responding to emails, in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Assist with editing and review of documentation, user manuals, and other educational resources.
  • Maintain and organize existing filing system.
  • Provide meeting support including scheduling meetings, setting up online video conferencing system, and preparing and distributing agenda, supporting documents, and minutes.
  • Document, track, and manage issues, including timely update of issue/risk logs, facilitating development and documenting action plans.
  • Assist with production, review, and distribution of annual reports.
  • Assist in the maintenance of standard operating procedures for the Patient Registry.
  • Provide ongoing support to the Application Manager with special projects and duties as needed.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in healthcare or technical field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two years of directly related work experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and PowerPoint) and strong Excel skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities as needed.
  • Strong attention to detail for both completeness and accuracy
  • Strong writing, communication, technical and organizational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to carry out tasks independently.
Job Function: 

Organization Info

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Overview
Headquarters: 
Bethesda, MD, United States
Founded: 
1957
About Us
Mission: 

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has 70 chapters and branch offices across the country that work diligently to raise funds to help support the search for a cure. In addition, the Foundation provides funding for and accredits more than 120 CF care centers and 53 affiliate programs nationwide, including more than 100 programs for treating adults with CF. The high quality of specialized care available throughout the care center network has led to the improved length and quality of life for people with CF. Located at teaching and community hospitals across the country, these care centers offer the best care, treatments and support for those with CF.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 31 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 1 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
industry: 
Nonprofit