Research Data Specialist II

Title: Research Data Specialist II

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Neurological Surgery

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $90,000.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and analysis of various databases surrounding research protocols. This role will also provide administrative support and participate in patient care related activities as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains study specific databases. Organizes the dissemination and exchange of data; prepares data for analysis and assists with manuscript preparation.

• Designs, implements and oversees and also performs data entry, creation of forms, verification procedures, and tracking systems for longitudinal patient follow-up and/or research projects. Ensures integrity of data and corrects inconsistencies.

• Cleans and manipulates databases to prepare for statistical analyses using software languages (e.g. SAS, R). Participates in data analysis and basic statistical analysis of datasets for various projects and research protocols.

• Designs reports and data dashboards and utilizes data for analyses of weekly and monthly performance/status reports. Participates in the collection, organization, storage, and submission of program data.

• Provides administrative support including the facilitation of all interactions with institutional research committees and offices, research subjects, physicians and PhD researchers at WCMC and collaborating institutions, and sponsoring/funding entities.

• As needed, screens calls, answers general inquiries, and routes calls as appropriate or takes a message. Escalate difficult/complex issues.

• Participates in patient care operations by assisting with patient appointments, registration, insurance pre-certifications, and other patient care related activities.

• Sets project management timelines and manages stakeholder expectations, proactively resolving conflict to successfully meet project timelines and deliverables.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

Experience

Approximately 2 years of prior relevant experience working with and manipulating data.

Working knowledge of statistical analysis software (i.e. SPSS, SAS) required.

Ability to program databases and query using advanced functions in spreadsheets and databases such as Excel, Access, and FileMaker and to present data in clear and presentable format required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Working knowledge of ImageCast RIS, PACS and EPIC.

• Experience with database construction, curation, and analyses.

• Excellent computer skills including good working knowledge of MS office. Ability to learn new computer software and applications.

• Must possess outstanding customer service skills with a compassionate, courteous, and helpful phone manner; ability to deal professionally with a diverse constituency - patients, faculty, physicians, and co-workers.

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure; ability to prioritize competing demands and complete action items efficiently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.

• Ability and high comfort-level in working with large volumes of data.

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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