Data Entry Specialist

Description

The Data Entry Specialist performs duties within the functions of the Data Entry Department, including the maintenance of study related documents, the timely reporting of clinical data to clients and/or regulatory authorities. The Data Entry Specialist must possess strong time management skills in order to effectively compile and manage documents, perform data entry, QC documents, participate in client interaction and requests, and perform short term or long-term projects as required by the department manager and/or department supervisor within contractual timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop a full understanding of Standard Operating Procedures, study protocols and data entry guidelines for multiple clinical trials and effectively organize study specific information for efficient recall.
• Perform all department tasks within pre-defined contractual timelines and according to Standard Operating Procedures, study protocols, and data entry guidelines.
• Compile and interpret data gathered from clinical trials in order to accurately transcribe the data into paper or electronic case report forms.
• 100% review of all source documents and case report forms in order to analyze, identify, query and resolve data issues and inconsistencies, ensuring quality reporting standards are met through an established Quality Control process.
• Customer service, including effective communication with other staff and/or clients regarding client visit preparation, client requests and assisting with the completion of both internal and external queries in a timely manner.
• Audit the contents of all source document folders after trial completion to ensure completeness and accuracy, assisting with resolution of any issues prior to archiving the study files.
• Source document organization, management and filing.

Qualifications

• Combination of relevant education & experience that provides sufficient knowledge & skills to ensure incumbent’s success in this role, such as: High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous data management and Microsoft Office experience desired (at least 6 months)
• Good time management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Consistency in delivering positive results, following through with tasks from start to finish