Working in a team environment, perform various administrative, data entry and project specific duties related to the management and maintenance of the Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS-II and CPS-3) within the Behavioral and Epidemiology Research Group.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Contribute to the resolution of discrepant National Death Index records for CPS-II and CPS-3 by following standard procedures and adhering to existing protocols.
- Support CPS-3 lost to follow-up activities surrounding survey mailings and newsletter mailings using internet resources, phone contact, written contact, and data broker (LexisNexis).
- Assist with the consent, acquisition and management of medical records from CPS-3, including participant contact, document receipt, tracking, storage, and data entry.
- Support biospecimen collection efforts through the receipt, labeling and scanning of research materials.
- Assist with all special research projects undertaken by the Study and Biospecimen Management Group.
- Maintain current study management documentation of all administrative activities and proficiently execute tasks as assigned.
Educational Background:
BS/BA with up to 2 years experience; or 3+ years of relevant experience
Skills/Experience:
- Experience with personal computers, including familiarity with word processing and spreadsheets, required.
- Experience with database management very helpful.
- Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills necessary.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities in a focused and timely manner.
- Two or more years of work experience, preferably within a research environment where data collection systems and protocols have been standardized.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and collecting and processing medical records very helpful.
Compensation/Benefits:
We are committed to providing staff with fulfilling opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact in their local communities. We offer staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental and retirement benefits, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 28 2019
Active Until:
May 28 2019
Hiring Organization:
American Cancer Society
industry:
Nonprofit