Description: Job Summary:

Coordinates small scale project(s) e.g., less than one year, under 100k annually. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of assignment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Coordinates recruitment of participants and develops information packets for the participants. Monitors and tracks participant progress throughout the project and provides follow-up as needed.  Assists with development of research instruments. Trains research assistants.
Edits and manipulates data; performs data manipulation to produce progress reports including basic statistical analyses. Maintains project records & reports.  Reviews literature relating to research project.  May conduct detailed, complex in-person or telephone interviews. May be responsible for data quality assurance.  May coordinate small scale research projects.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Secondary Functions:

This is for 1-2 years. Continuation is contingent upon contract/grant funding. 

Travel to local KPNC oncology clinics up to a 60-mile radius

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Minimum one (1) year of experience in one or more of the technical areas required - Professional certification (e.g., RN, RHIT, RD, etc.) may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

N/A

Additional Requirements:

Experience with interviewing & chart review.
Basic knowledge of questionnaire design & simple data analysis & interpretation.
Knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, & database applications.
Familiar with medical terminology.
Must be able to work in Labor/ Management Partnership environment.
Bilingual (English/Cantonese) Level I required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field preferred, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
Must have own car, valid driver's license, and willing to travel throughout the Bay Area. 

Professional experience with older adults with chronic conditions including cancer, cognitive impairment, and/or limited life expectancy

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, take direction from others and collaborate, and proactively troubleshoot study challenges in real time asking questions as needed.