Research Assistant II Emergency Medicine
Research Assistant II Emergency Medicine
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Position: Research Assistant II Emergency Medicine
Location: Boston MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week Hybrid 4 days onsite 1 day remote)
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 II (RA2 will oversee the administrative aspects of the grant and interact with study subjects clinical research coordinators study investigators work study students and other research staff. Duties include assisting with patient recruitment scheduling study visits administering questionnaires creating/filing case report forms entering/updating data running reports storing samples and other administrative tasks. The RA2 maintains contact with the participating sites to insure complete and timely data collection maintains patient profiles assists with documenting financial and budgetary needs of the grant and supporting the research team with the preparation of data and other reports.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the administrative aspects of the research study including: managing program records and handling communication needs of the program.
- Provides assistance in the development of reports presentations and data analysis. 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.
- Reviews the data collection forms for each enrollee for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry. Provides technical guidance to junior staff.
- Conducts literature searches. Assists Investigators with manuscript and presentation preparation and research.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Performs officerelated duties such as answering phones picking up and delivering mail ordering and distributing office supplies handling faxes scanning filing photocopying collating materials maintaining the update of policy manuals etc.
- 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.
- Obtains and distributes payment vouchers for participant reimbursements/participation.
- Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence including amendments and renewals as necessary.
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:
- Bachelors degree in related discipline is required. Masters degree a plus.
- With a Masters Degree no work experience is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of1 years of experience in research or clinical program activities required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Experience with recruiting subjects with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
- Bilingual or multilingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus.
- Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social racial and ethnic populations.
- Organizational ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to prioritize duties.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Access and PowerPoint.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools a plus.
- Ability to perform basic data management tasks (coding data entry data cleaning retrieval).
- Experience using quantitative data analysis software helpful (e.g. SPSS SAS Minitab).
- Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work with human subjects and patients in a hospital setting.
- Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
JOB BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical dental and vision insurance options
- Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
- Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
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.
Education: Bachelors degree is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Employment Type
Full-Time
