Student Intern, Summer, Implementation Science

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This graduate-level intern will support two ongoing portfolios within the Department of Implementation Science. This role will support a multi-state, cross-sectional study evaluating access to HIV-related services and harm-reduction products in community pharmacies. This study will assess the dynamic availability of integrated HIV and overdose prevention services, guide state and organizational policies to improve equitable access, and co-design practical strategies to overcome access barriers. Using a mystery-caller ("secret shopper") approach, the intern will assist with data collection, data verification, and documentation of pharmacy responses. In addition, this role will support the Supporting Health and Empowerment through Contingency Management and Affect Regulation for Equity and Success (SHE CARES) research study, supported by the National Institutes of Health the National Institute on Drug Abuse. SHE CARES is a community-designated intervention created for women who inject drugs, focused on reducing HIV risk and supporting emotional and physical well-being using Contingency Management and Positive Affect approaches.

Requirements

Undergraduate, Master's or Postgraduate enrollment required.
Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and ability to respond creatively to a rapidly changing environment required.
Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

Performs duties including patient and family visits, delivery of support services, studies, investigations, research projects, and other assignments.
Provides administrative coverage of the office such as answering phone and maintaining computer data.
Types documents such as letters and creates spreadsheets and presentations.
Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports.
Assists with entering data and filing.
Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels within the System and with the public.