Shalena Finklea

Shalena Finklea is a Clinical Research Data Specialist I at University Hospitals since October 2022, responsible for collecting and abstracting clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting with patient eligibility screenings for clinical trials. Prior to this role, Shalena served as a Clinical Research Assistant I at Case Western Reserve University, managing subject recruitment, informed consent collection, and maintaining data compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines. Shalena's experience includes working as a Patient Service Specialist IV at Cleveland Clinic, where responsibilities included patient service support, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification, as well as a Pharmacy Technician at CVS Health, managing pharmacy operations and customer service. Shalena holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kent State University and a high school diploma from Jefferson Area High School, along with a Certificate of Completion in Business Technologies from Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School.