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# Data And Research Specialist

- **Company:** The University of Kansas Hospital
- **Location:** Overland Park, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Databases, Data Management
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://kansashealthsystem.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Overland-Park-KS/Data-And-Research-Specialist_R-55197-1

## About the Role

* High School Graduate
 * Bachelors Degree in Biology or related health care field OR
 * Associates Degree +2 years of relevant expereince

Preferred Education and Experience

 * Experience in a health care or academic setting.

## Description

The Data and Research Specialist identifies, registers and maintains records of all patients in a program specific to the area in which it is located.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

 * Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, administrative staff and clinic personnel.
 * Ability to manage several high priority projects simultaneously.
 * Advanced working knowledge of computer spreadsheets and databases.
 * Explains certain aspects of clinical studies recommended to patients.
 * Maintains records in accordance with FDA guidelines and standards.
 * Makes recommendations to attending physicians regarding patient suitability for enrollment in certain clinical studies.
 * Participates in department committees.
 * Responsible for acquiring follow up data for patients (life-long) from all physician offices.
 * Responsible for data management of pharmaceutical studies, including liaison with representatives of those companies.
 * Responsible for maintaining and updating all human subjects committee protocols.
 * Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
 * These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.


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