WHI Program Assistant II

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) in 1991 to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women. The WHI is one of the largest U.S. prevention studies of its kind and it is currently moving into its third extension.  The WHI Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), located at Fred Hutchinson, is responsible for study implementation and coordination of statistical, epidemiologic, nutritional and clinical aspects of the WHI and is responsible for data collection, management and analysis.

 

The Program Assistant II works independently and in collaboration with other Outcomes Unit operational staff to assist in accomplishing the study goals described above.  The primary responsibilities of the position are conducting and tracking telephone interviews of study participants, supporting outcome collection activities, including medical record requesting, and general unit-wide administrative tasks.

 

A Cover Letter is required for to be submitted along with the job application.

May perform all or some of the following responsibilities:

• Conduct follow-up participant contacts (phone/mail) to: collect or clarify missing information, request a signed medical release, update contact information, and encourage continued study participation.
• Request medical records from medical facilities nationwide
• Review received medical records for details related to specific health outcomes; re-contact medical facilities for any missing or incomplete records.
• Monitor adherence to study protocol.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or GED. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and also as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate computer skills with proficiency in a variety of software packages. Word, Excel, database programs, MS Outlook
• Detail-orientated; strong organizational skills
• Team player and has ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy and excellent listening skills

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS
• A strong knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with hospital medical records.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $25.22 to $35.90 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

 

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.