School of MedicineEstablished in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.Informatics (it)Position Description, 4/2024Classification established for any NON-Duke student paid at an hourly rate. This includes high school students, visiting undergraduate students, and hourly visiting graduate students. The incumbent will perform various duties as assigned by the department. Incumbents are compensated at varying rates of pay based upon the work being performed and according to the pay schedule developed and maintained for each department. Incumbents must be paid at least minimum wage.Work PreformedThis will be a Full-Time internship, 40 hour per week over 8 weeks ( June 17th - August 9th). It will include weekly team meetings, 1x1s and training opportunities. Each intern will be given 2 projects that will require interaction with multiple teams across the Duke Cancer Institute: Cancer Registry, Clinical Data Strategy (CDST), Clinical Research Unit and Human Resources. The intern's primary assignment will be to the Solution Lifecycle Management (SLM) team during the 8 weeks.The Solution Lifecycle Management (SLM) team at the Duke Cancer Institute is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and applications that support clinical research and operations. The SLM team works closely with the CDST team and other stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the end users.The intern will be involved in projects related to the following:- Data quality assessment and improvement for the Duke Cancer Registry, which collects and reports data on cancer incidence, treatment, and outcomes. The intern will learn how to use various tools and methods to validate, standardize, and enrich the data, as well as identify and resolve data issues.- Data visualization and analysis for the Clinical Data Strategy (CDST) team, which supports the strategic use of data for clinical research and operations. The intern will learn how to use Tableau and other software to create dashboards and reports that display key metrics and trends for different stakeholders, such as investigators, sponsors, and regulators.- Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to interact with other teams within the Duke Cancer Institute and learn about their roles and functions, such as the Clinical Research Unit, which manages the clinical trials portfolio, and Human Resources, which provides administrative support and guidance.The intern will gain valuable skills and experience in data management, data analysis, data visualization, clinical research, and cancer informatics. The intern will also contribute to the mission and vision of the Duke Cancer Institute, which is to improve the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer through innovative research, education, and patient care.Know and follow policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulations and protocol requirements that govern clinical research. Maintain Duke and project specific training and certification requirements.And other work as assigned.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.The intent of this job description is to be representative of the level and the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities.Minimum QualificationsEducationN/AExperienceN/ADegrees, Licensures, CertificationsN/ADuke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
