What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Data Assistant position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
As a collaborative member of the research team, provides support to data management and cancer surveillance staff.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Experience with medical terminology preferred but not required
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in health sciences, or equivalent combination of education & experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well as a member of a team comprising individuals from a wide range of disciplines
- Ability to maintain highest standard of discretion, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to remain organized and focused with frequent interruptions
- Meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to take initiative when opportunities arise
- Computer and software proficiency (including Word and Excel)
- Ability to learn new software
- General understanding of medical terminology
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Temporary Full Time
Schedule
Department Contact for Cover Letter
Crystal Murphy
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Research Support – 10%
- Assists the staff of the New Hampshire State Cancer Registry with assigned tasks for the implementation of a large-scale disease surveillance
- Documents and implements administrative operating procedures
Communication – 10%
- Answers inquiries about reporting facilities and physician practices
Data Collection/Preparation/Management – 80%
- Performs data entry; transfers data from paper questionnaires into a computer database
- Verify accuracy of data entered and correct any errors
- Shredding, copying, filing, participate in mailing of letters to cancer reporters
- Organizes and maintains complex and confidential administrative files
- Assists in development and management of research databases and/or reference libraries
- Adheres to strict confidentiality and data protection requirements
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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