The Research Data Specialists will support the Center of Cancer Therapeutic Innovation (CCTI) clinical research program in the areas of data collection, computing, and database organization. Duties include the examination, synthesis, and evaluation of medical records; the abstraction and recording of pertinent medical information; and the monitoring of patient status. The Clinical Research Data Specialist will be responsible for the collection, management, and quality assurance review of patient clinical data.
This position's work location is fully remote with occasional time on-campus in Boston, MA. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsible for reviewing and abstracting the medical records for research patients on trials they are assigned
Entering identified clinical data points in the corresponding database
Ensuring that data is entered within the outlined timelines for each trial
Assisting research teams with the development, testing and implementation of Case Reports Forms for PI-Initiated clinical trials.
CRIS RDS positions:
Evaluating and tracking the eligibility of all patients seen in the clinic for inclusion in the study
May assist or be responsible for consenting eligible patients in clinic
Maintaining on-going communications with Information Services and physicians and staff for data collection needs
Reviewing and abstracting the medical records for patients. Entering the clinical data into the Clinical Research Information Systems (CRIS)
Accessing patient demographic and clinical information from the clinical systems. Entering information into the database
Reviewing data for quality and completeness