Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
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Median Annual Wage: $79,990
Education: Bachelor's degree (91%); Associate's degree (5%); Some college, no degree (5%)
Projected Growth: Much faster than average (22% or higher)
Related Job Titles: Clinical Data Management Manager (CDM Manager); Clinical Data Manager; Clinical Data Management Associate Director; Data Management Manager
Generate data queries based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data entry to resolve identified problems.
Design and validate clinical databases including designing or testing logic checks.
Design forms for receiving, processing, or tracking data.
Process clinical data, including receipt, entry, verification, or filing of information.
Perform quality control audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, or proper usage of clinical systems and data.
Monitor work productivity or quality to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
Supervise the work of data management project staff.
Confer with end users to define or implement clinical system requirements such as data release formats, delivery schedules, and testing protocols.
Write work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines, or standard operating procedures.
Develop technical specifications for data management programming and communicate needs to information technology staff.
Track the flow of work forms including in-house data flow or electronic forms transfer.
Prepare data analysis listings and activity, performance, or progress reports.
Train staff on technical procedures or software program usage.
Evaluate processes and technologies, and suggest revisions to increase productivity and efficiency.
Provide support and information to functional areas such as marketing, clinical monitoring, and medical affairs.
Contribute to the compilation, organization, and production of protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, or other controlled documentation.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.