Surgical Informatics Data Coordinator II -- Surgery FIRST Program

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The BIDMC Surgery FIRST Program was established in 2017 to provide rigorous support for clinicians engaged in research in the Department of Surgery. The FIRST program is an expansion of the existing research support infrastructure, facilitating the use of existing resources and assisting with tasks associated with study implementation, data collection and storage, biostatistics, and regulation guiding the conduct of research with human research participants. It provides the framework to support and mentor the next generation of clinical investigators who will identify innovative solutions to existing challenges in the care of the surgical patient. More information about the BIDMC FIRST program can be found at https://bidmcfirst.com/.

This position is a unique cross-institutional role at BIDMC and Boston Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will support a surgical informatics portfolio including pediatric opioid and post-surgical pain control research conducted in collaboration with multiple centers and coordinated at Boston Children's Hospital. They will coordinate and work closely with hospital IT and informatics teams to specify, request, and validate electronic health record data extracts for downstream analysis. They will develop a working understanding of institutional data systems, cloud computing services, and how clinical data is structured and extracted. They will work closely with other clinical research staff, study PIs, and collaborating site coordinators. Prior exposure to Epic and hospital medical record systems strongly preferred.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Enters and extracts data on study patients from electronic hospital records, paper charts and physician office records, as appropriate, in order to complete data collection required by specific protocols.

• Validates data entry and comparison of data obtained electronically and from medical record review.

• Performs initial statistical analyses on data to create large databases from multiple sources, confirms complete data capture and calculates data abstraction accuracy among data coordinators and students.

• Coordinates data analysis plan with other statisticians and leadership.

• Keeps detailed records of data analysis process and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in epidemiology or statistics preferred.

• 1-3 years related work experience required.

• Experience with statistical software required, including SAS.

• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with STATA and Epilnfo is preferred.

• Understanding of medical terminology and/or experience working with patient/study participant data.

Competencies:

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.

Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature of the Job:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally.

Pay Range:

$21.64 - $34.62

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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