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Nicklaus Children's Health System · 21 hours ago

Epilepsy Database Specialist (Full Time, Days)

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking an Epilepsy Database Specialist responsible for implementing, designing, and maintaining clinical databases in the Brain Institute. This role focuses on building and maintaining databases for clinical research and outcome tracking, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and providing support to researchers and clinicians.

Health CareHospital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and manages clinical research databases, ensuring they meet project requirements and study protocols. Customizes data collection forms and instruments as needed

Performs manual and automatic data entry from various sources (e.g., EMR, Cerner)

Oversees accurate data entry, regular updates, and ensures data integrity throughout the study lifecycle

Supports quality assurance, performance measures, process improvement plans, strategic planning, analysis & projects

Conducts ongoing audits of quality control to identify discrepancies, clean data, and implement corrective actions to maintain high quality using machine learning and AI strategies

Generates reports and exports data for clinical, research, and outcome tracking, providing insights to stakeholders

Works closely with researchers, physicians, and staff to ensure smooth database use and provides ongoing technical support and training

Ensures databases comply with HIPAA, GCP, IRB, and other regulatory standards. Implements user access controls and risk management procedures

Responsible for data requests in support of US News and WR submissions and other Center of excellence (COE) surveys

Monitors and improves database performance, ensuring efficiency and scalability for evolving research needs

Maintains clear and up-to-date documentation for database configurations, protocols, and quality control procedures

Works with clinicians with data entry and checks for accuracy and missing data

Extracts/compiles datasets for students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty for analysis, and assists in data analysis as needed

Works closely with Research Institute regarding regulatory and risk oversight

Responsible for quality control, management, and integrity of data and related procedures

Designs, develops, coordinates and implement data management policies

Develops solutions to database systems problems through a specification process to include customization of software, using tools such as reports, screen design & interface definitions, in addition to data management procedures, query building, report creation and compilation of datasets for analyses

Assumes responsibility for communication of data related issues with and among the research and clinical associates

Assists with manuscript preparation and reporting requirements as needed (i.e., quarterly reports to funding agency or annual reports for US News and World Report)

Qualification

REDCapSQLData AnalysisPythonHealthcare DataDatabase ManagementCustomer ServiceTechnical SupportCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences, Health Informatics, Data Science, Information Technology, Clinical Research or related major (or) at least 5 years of experience in Healthcare Informatics

2-4 years of experience managing medical research databases, with direct experience in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting databases with a focus on clinical research or healthcare data with tools such as REDCap

2-4 years of experience in healthcare or related field

2-4 years of experience in data entry, monitoring, and reporting for clinical or research studies, and performing quality control checks

2-4 years of experience with extracting data, generating reports and data analysis for clinical and research purposes

Advanced knowledge of tools such as REDCap, SQL, or other database management systems and their features, including database setup, data validation, custom instruments, and automated workflows

Proficiency in SQL for querying databases and generating custom reports

Knowledge of programming languages or scripting (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript) to automate tasks or extend database functionality

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with healthcare data, and medical databases including HEMR systems and Cerner

Ability to establish a positive working relationship and rapport with medical staff, other department heads, staff, and colleagues

Understanding of medical terminology, clinical research processes, and outcome tracking

Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical research data (e.g., HIPAA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), IRB) and medical data privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA)

Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R) to assist researchers with data interpretation

Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects while adhering to deadlines

Ability to train users and provide technical support to non-technical staff and provide ongoing technical support

Outstanding customer service skills and able to interact appropriately with BMT patients, medical and clinical staff

Ability to prioritize, work independently, and evaluate workload in order to meet deadlines

Ability to create reports and dashboards to track performance using Microsoft Office and other data/project management software

Ability to navigate the EMR

Ability to conduct quality review and develop action plans

Ability to maintain documentation for regulatory compliance

Company

Nicklaus Children's Health System

Glassdoor4.0

Nicklaus Children's relies on community support to continue providing the best care for every child in need right here in South Florida.

Founded in 2011

Miami, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nicklaushealth.org

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