Clinical Data Specialist

About Us 

Be a part of a winning team that provides technical solutions with integrity. Cortina is a government contractor providing technical and professional services. But we are so much more than that - for approximately every three employees brought on to support the government, we hire an individual from an under-resourced, developing community and train them to enter the professional job market.   

Job Description: 

Cortina is seeking a Clinical Data Specialist to provide subject matter expertise and conduct data management and analysis related to military medical systems, patient treatment protocols and expeditionary medical treatment facility operations as a part of our Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) team.

The Clinical Data Specialist evaluates tasks required by patient conditions and the types and amounts of supplies required per clinical task. They update and manage clinical and supply databases with special attention to detail and evaluate data for changes and outliers, and resolve data discrepancy issues.

Job Requirements:  

Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics related Field OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics-related field.

Clinical knowledge required

This is a remote position, with occasional requests for face-to-face meetings at the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, CA.  Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, CA. 

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must have or be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Military expeditionary experience preferred.

Familiarity with Uniformed Services allowance standards, Defense Health Agency data systems, Defense Logistics Agency data systems such as Medical Contingency Requirements Workflow (MCRW).

Experience with medical research or medical data analysis.

Strong knowledge of data validation, quality control, documentation processes.

Experience with expeditionary medical planning, operations, and logistics.

Familiarity with patient treatment protocols.

Experience with triage procedures for mass casualty events.

Experience with medical readiness, manpower, or logistic data systems.

Benefits: 

Cortina Solutions is committed to offering comprehensive and affordable benefits to employees and their families. 

BCBS Medical and Dental Insurance 

VSP Vision 

Flexible spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement 

Health Savings Account (HSA) 

Company-paid Life Insurance 

Company-paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 

Voluntary Term Life Insurance 

Matching 401(k) Plan 

Flexible PTO 

Federal Holidays 

Company Match on Employee Non-Profit Donations 

Professional Development 

Background Check Requirement: 

As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background screening that fully complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.