Research Assistant Orthopedics part time 19 hourswk

Position: Research Assistant Orthopedics

Location: Boston MA

Schedule: 19 hours per week Onsite

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC) our diverse staff works together for one goal to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

Youll find a supportive work environment at BMC with rich opportunities throughout your career for training development and growth and where youll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Assistant will perform research activities using approved techniques. Conducts patient recruitment administers questionnaires abstracts medical records maintains patient databases performs administrative tasks assists in grant preparation performs literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. May also assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole interpreting experimental results and in preparing and writing manuscripts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in data collection and provides feedback on studys progress.
• Recruits subjects to participate in the study by using approved methodologies such as reaching to healthcare providers for referrals visiting clinics sending mailouts using approved advertisements etc.
• Conducts the enrollment of study participants including explaining research procedures and obtaining informed consent of subjects and/or their families.
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.

Administrative

• Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
• Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence including amendments and renewals as necessary.
• Perform administrative duties associated with the studys Data Monitoring and Safety Board tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree is required by time of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer experience in clinical research public health experience or working with children and families.
• Previous experience with recruiting subjects with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Bilingual candidate preferred not required fluent in spoken and written English Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.
• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social racial and ethnic populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word Excel Access PowerPoint Outlook) and web browsers. Experience with statistical software a plus.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color zip code and financial circumstances shouldnt dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability please send an email toor callto let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans