Research Assistant - Oncology at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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$42,640 – $56,160Compensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Oncology ResearchIndustries

Requirements

High School or GED Equivalent (required)
Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)
1-3 years healthcare experience (preferred)
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

Review patient records to identify and interpret required data and accurately transcribe into electronic capture systems
Perform literature review as directed
Update research databases with pertinent patient information, including completed research procedures, pharmacy dispensing, and research staff workload
Assist research department with daily tasks to maintain a quality research program, such as preparing lab kits, processing and shipping specimens, entering patient data into computer systems, prepping for tumor boards, requesting anonymized imaging studies and uploading to central reviewer system, creating study checklists using study calendar of events, scanning research documents into electronic medical records, and making copies of paperwork for patient charts
Maintain computer appointment scheduling and follow department scheduling policies/parameters
Perform generalized clerical duties, including printing reports/protocols, making copies, handling incoming/outgoing faxes and phone calls, preparing research charts, filing, ordering supplies, sorting and distributing mail, and handling monitor/auditor requests
Work under general direction to perform professional level medical or scientific research assignments, focusing on entering patient data, scheduling daily activities, tracking specimens, retaining and organizing documentation, and data functions for staff

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

patient data entryelectronic medical recordsspecimen processingresearch database managementschedulingliterature reviewlab kit preparationdocument scanningtumor board preparationimaging studies handling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Research Assistant position?

The pay range is $20.50 - $27.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this position remote or onsite, and what are the work hours?

The position is onsite at Avera Cancer Institute-Sioux Falls and follows a Day Shift schedule, Monday to Friday.

What are the essential qualifications for this role?

A High School diploma or equivalent is required, along with visual acuity, effective communication skills, and the ability to perform essential job functions.

What is the team environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, working where you matter.

What experience makes a strong candidate for this Research Assistant role?

Candidates with experience in medical or scientific research, data entry into electronic systems, specimen handling, scheduling, and clerical duties in a healthcare setting will be strong fits, as pay depends on experience.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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