Clinical Research Assistant I

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The entry level Research Assistant I (RA) will support a study looking at Health Information Exchange (HIE) during Inter-Hospital Transfer (IHT). The study will work towards improving the health IT platform to improve clinical information exchange when patients are transferred between other acute care hospitals and BWH with a goal of improving access to clinical information of transferred patients at time of transfer. Ultimately by improving access to necessary clinical information at time of patient transfer we aim to improve the quality and safety of inter-hospital transfers.

The entry level Research Assistant I (RA) will support a study looking at Health Information Exchange (HIE) during Inter-Hospital Transfer (IHT). The study will work towards improving the health IT platform to improve clinical information exchange when patients are transferred between other acute care hospitals and BWH with a goal of improving access to clinical information of transferred patients at time of transfer. Ultimately by improving access to necessary clinical information at time of patient transfer we aim to improve the quality and safety of inter-hospital transfers.

The RA is expected to work within a multidisciplinary and multi-site research RA with a high level of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills is required to provide first line support for queries from study stakeholders and RA will possess excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

Specific activities include participant recruitment (participants include clinicians including physicians and advanced practice providers) data collection data cleaning and analysis and may vary depending on the phases of the project. The RA will support all activities associated with the execution of the research plan including Institutional Review Board (IRB) amendments progress reports to the sponsor and organizing communication with participants and project staff. The RA will use MS Access Excel REDCap MAXQDA to assist with data collection and analysis. The RAs responsibilities will also include administrative tasks and literature searches.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

For all positions that include direct patient care indicate with an X the age(s) of all patient populations served

No Direct Patient Care

X

All age groups

Adolescence (13 to 17 years)

Neonates (birth to 1 month)

Young Adult (18 to 25 years)

Infant (1 month to1year)

Adult (26 to 54 years)

Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years)

Senior Adult (55 to 64 years)

Late Childhood (6 to 12 years)

Geriatric (65 years and up)

• Perform daily tasks involving participant recruitment communication and tracking
• Utilize MS Access Excel REDCap and MAXQDA to assist in data collection efforts database development and descriptive data analysis. (In-house MS Access/REDCap training is available.)
• Assist with preparation ofInstitutional Review Board(IRB) documentation and forms for study protocol approvals and amendments.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for submission to granting agency
• Utilize Epic BWHs electronic health record (EHR) in conjunction with data collection efforts
• Schedule conference calls; prepare agendas and pre-meeting materials
• Coordinate organize and take minutes for core team meetings evaluation team meetings and user-centered design sessions and focus groups.
• Perform general topic searches and specialized literature database searches. Retrieve journal articles from the Internet or library. Maintain a bibliographic library of supporting material.
• Help with the preparation of talks and presentation materials including PowerPoint slides tables and graphs.
• Assist with the preparation of formal research reports abstracts and manuscripts for publication in professional journals and presentation at national/international conferences.
• Document project work communicate study materials to participating clinicians and other administrative duties as required.

• Bachelors Degree and an interest in healthcare improvement of healthcare processes and the use of technology to support clinical care.
• Certification in the protection of human research subjects (can be obtained after hire)
• Competency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel.
• Experience with data management including using word-processing spreadsheet MS Access database software REDCap and EndNote preferred.
• Familiarity with videoconference equipment and webinar set up.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent interpersonal skills required for working with hospital leadership and study staff.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Regard for patient privacy essential.
• Strong work ethic industrious.

• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

• Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines.
• Competency with Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel and Access.
• Ability to use medical bibliographic retrieval programs helpful.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Professional office setting. Remote work will be an option.

Hybrid

1620 Tremont Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.76 - $28.44/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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