Research Assistant, Nephrology (per diem)

Boston Medical Center • Boston, MA

5d • $15 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

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. You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. POSITION DETAILS : Year 1 of the grant : the RA will facilitate pre-testing recruitment, conduct 20 pre-testing interviews in survey development, ramping up of the survey instrument, and data collection with patients (execution of the survey). Year 2 of the grant : the RA will facilitate with recruitment and coordination of the patient focus groups, and will assist in qualitative thematic analysis. Years 3-4 (the Aim 3 pilot trial) : Will assist with recruitment, collection of baseline data, assist with screening, enrollment, and consent processes, conduct 7 day check-in call to ensure the participant has watched the video, and conduct the survey and interview with patient participants 30 days after video delivery. Year 5 of the grant : the RA will assist in data analysis and qualitative thematic analysis of the patient and clinical staff qualitative interviews.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required by time of hire.
• 1-2 years previous work experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to participants’ homes as needed, and off-site to additional clinics in the Boston area.
• Must be able to complete BMC’s translation examination for interpreter certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with participants and to interact effectively with a variety of Medical Center staff and outside contacts.
• Bilingual Spanish-English required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Qualitative research experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in data collection and entry on various research and quality improvement projects.
• Makes phone calls, drafts letters, conducts qualitative interviews, maintains patient databases and performs other administrative tasks, including preparation of data and other reports.
• Works in the BMC and NeighborHealth clinics at times outlined by Dr. Rizzolo to assist in recruitment and interviews.
• Responsible for maintaining positive relationships with participants and protecting participant confidentiality.
• Responsible for the coordination of recruitment communications including in- person and remote interviews, data collection, as well as assistance with qualitative analysis.
• Provides general clerical support, including handling forms, reminder phone calls, preparation of study materials, filing, and scheduling appointments.
• Will assist with BUMC Institutional Review Board correspondence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level