Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment Co-op RESEARCH NEUROLOGY
About The Position
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. Summary: Responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care, participate in administrative tasks, and assist in various healthcare projects. Provide you with valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment and contribute to your professional development. The Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment (CART) is a multidisciplinary clinical research team dedicated to the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) therapeutics through innovative research. Our mission is twofold: to improve the early diagnosis of AD by employing more sensitive clinical evaluations, biological markers, and neuroimaging; and to assess promising new treatments for AD. Our multidisciplinary team at CART is engaged in clinical research. Clinical research is the study of health and illness in people. It is how we learn to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. In a clinical research study, participants undergo clinical evaluations, such as testing of cognitive function, behavior, daily functioning, physical exams, blood tests, and brain scans. Throughout our work, the CART staff are fully committed to racial and social justice. We value ALL people and strive every day to help bridge the gap of inequity in healthcare and research. The co-op student will be responsible for supporting recruitment efforts for Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials. The student will assist with tasks related to increased volume of referrals. These include (but are not limited to): making initial and follow-up calls to those interested in research, conducting telephone screens, data entry, collecting medical records and assisting with quality assurance. They will assist with certain aspects of study visits, which may include check-in process during their on-site visits, and escorting patients to their MRI/PET Scan visits offsite. Y ou will need to be able to work from 60 Fenwood Road and at times from MGH Main Campus located at 55 Fruit Street.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a relevant degree or diploma in a healthcare-related field.
- 0-1 year required
- Strong interest in the healthcare industry and a desire to gain practical experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Proficient in using basic computer software.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute as part of a healthcare team.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and privacy laws is an asset.
Nice To Haves
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through to complete tasks.
- Good telephone and computer skills to gather information.
- Strong capability for speaking with older adults.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to patients and their families, answering questions and addressing concerns within your scope of knowledge.
- Assist in scheduling patient appointments, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and optimal patient flow.
- Responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care, participate in administrative tasks, and assist in various healthcare projects.
- Help with data entry and maintaining electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment and contribute to your professional development.
- Supporting recruitment efforts for Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials.
- Assist with tasks related to increased volume of referrals.
- Making initial and follow-up calls to those interested in research
- Conducting telephone screens
- Data entry
- Collecting medical records and assisting with quality assurance
- Assist with certain aspects of study visits, which may include check-in process during their on-site visits, and escorting patients to their MRI/PET Scan visits offsite.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
