Avera Health · 1 month ago
Research Assistant - Oncology
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.50/hr - $27/hr
1+ years expAvera Health is a healthcare organization committed to moving health forward for patients and the community. The Research Assistant - Oncology will support the Avera Cancer Institute by performing medical and scientific research assignments, managing patient data, and assisting with various research-related tasks.
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Responsibilities
Reviews the patient record to correctly identify and interpret the required data and accurately transcribes into electronic capture systems
Performs literature review as directed
Updates research databases with pertinent patient information to document completed research procedures, pharmacy dispensing and research staff workload, among others
Assists research department with daily tasks needed to maintain a quality research program. These duties may include preparing lab kits, processing, and shipping specimens to local or reference labs; entering patient data into a variety of computer based systems; prepping for tumor boards; requesting anonymized copies of imaging studies and uploading to central reviewer system, creating study checklists using the study calendar of events, scanning research related documents into the electronic medical records, makes copies of appropriate paperwork for patients chart
Maintains computer appointment scheduling and follows department scheduling policies/parameters
Performs other generalized clerical duties such as: Printing reports/protocols, making copies, maintains incoming and outgoing fax transactions and phone calls, preparing research charts, filing, ordering supplies, sorting and distributing mail, monitor / auditor requests
Qualification
Required
High School or GED Equivalent
Preferred
Associate's
Bachelor's
1-3 years healthcare
Benefits
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Company
Avera Health
Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, is committed to making a positive impact in the health and wellness of persons and communities.
Founded in 1897Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.55MKey Investors
U.S. Department of JusticeBristol-Myers Squibb
2023-11-16Grant· $0.95M
2018-02-20Grant· $1.6M
Leadership Team
James J Breckenridge
SVP-Finance
Bob Sutton
Vice President of Community Relations
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