SPEC Database Coordinator-Research

We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.Job OverviewThe Database Coordinator will be a member of the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health (CEVR), which is part of the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.The Database Coordinator position will play a key role in the maintenance and growth of the Specialty Drug Evidence and Coverage (SPEC) Database, which CEVR researchers use to examine patient access to specialty therapies (biologics, gene therapies, and so on).Activities include but are not limited to data extraction, management and analysis. The position will involve close collaboration with the SPEC research team. The Database Coordinator will be supervised by CEVR faculty and the existing SPEC Database Manager.Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree.

Two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications :1.(Data Management/science/informatics Formal training in data management/science/informatics a plus. )Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Data extraction, management, quality assurance, and analysis

Track and obtain health plan specialty therapy coverage policies

Perform data quality control checks

Support research team through preparation of data summaries, tables and figures

Assist with other research activities

Assist with manuscript and grant application preparation

Attend meetings as required

Maintain collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the team’s achievement of shared goals, and to help foster a positive work environment

Upload data to and help maintain the SPEC database online platform

Manage website updates, enhancements and troubleshoot bug fixes

Monitor and report on database utilization and other key metrics

Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed

Physical Requirements :

Consistent with a normal office work environment.

Work requires frequent continuous typing/computer keying, telephone use and sitting for extended periods.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong organizational skills and attention to details

Demonstrable experience extracting, managing, and/or analyzing data

Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MS SQL) is a plus

Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., Stata/SAS/R) is a plus

Care in organization and systematic record-keeping

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)

Ability to work both independently with limited supervision as well as in a collaborative team environment

Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities appropriately

Ability to problem solve quickly and appropriately

Experience working with health care data is a plus

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .