WHI Program Assistant I - Part Time

WHI Program Assistant I

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 in its third extension. The WHI Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC), located at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, 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 WHI Program Assistant I works under general supervision. Uses judgment in carrying-out routine responsibilities within the framework of department / study policies and procedures.

This is an onsite part-time position, planned for 10-19 hours per week.

Candidates must include a cover letter as part of their application to be considered.

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.
• Monitor adherence to study protocol.
• Assist supervisor in the daily implementation of department operations and procedures.
• Serve as a department / study liaison, referring non-routine issues to supervisor.
• Carry-out routine special assignments or projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The hourly pay range for this position is from $22.87 to $32.56 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Candidates must include a cover letter as part of their application to be considered.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 13 days per year).

Additional Information

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.