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Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center (IIRC) Data Coordinator III works within a multidisciplinary team that supports clinical trials, sample acquisition studies and patients receiving FDA approved products at the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium. The position is responsible for collecting and abstracting clinical data from medical records and research charts and entering the data into the IIRC Clinical Database, ensuring data quality and timeliness. The team supports a large and diverse portfolio of clinical trials and this position will work in close collaboration with faculty, providers and research staff across multiple disease areas. This position must be able to work independently on multiple projects, demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills. This position reports directly to the IIRC Data Operations Manager.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

Responsibilities

The incumbent works independently in performing job assignments. Uses judgment in data collection, quality control, and liaison activities.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work independently to obtain, abstract, and code complex clinical information from multiple sources (medical records, research records, etc.)
• Resolve and answer data queries with minimal errors within electronic data bases.
• Perform routine audits to ensure quality and completeness of the data submitted.
• Pull reports from the database as requested
• Work with data scientists on integrating multiple data sources
• Incorporate machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) into database
• Serve as a liaison and reference resource to Physicians, Investigators, other staff members, and other organizations with questions about data collection or protocol procedures and requirements.
• Monitor adherence to protocol, investigating any violation.
• Request medical records from outside medical facilities.
• Coordinate quality control reviews
• Participate in committees with regard to data quality assurance.
• Understand research operations and collaborate with clinical staff, support services, and research team members as needed.
• Coordinate special projects.
• Provide input to support policies and goals of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS, or two-year degree in the medical field.
• Three years of experience in medical records, cancer registry, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards for clinical research.
• Strong computer skills and experience with data entry and databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Medical terminology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in oncology research or oncology clinical settings
• Experience with Epic/EMR systems
• Experience with iMedidata Rave/REDCap/EDC systems
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI)
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.19 to $41.56 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

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