Research Assistant, Health Equity Accelerator (per diem)

The Research Assistant (entry level) is responsible for the coordination of recruitment mailings and other efforts, enrollment, scheduling and coordination of assessment questionnaires over the telephone or in-person, data collection and management, and data reports. Provides general clerical support, such as handling forms, making reminder phone calls, preparing study materials, filing, making appointments, etc.Position: Research Assistant Entry Level, Health Equity AcceleratorLocation: Boston, MASchedule: Per Diem, RemoteABOUT 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.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 SUMMARY:The Research Assistant will assist in data collection and entry on various research and quality improvement projects. Duties may include phone calls, drafting letters, administering questionnaires, gatherings case samples/abstracts in medical records, maintaining patient databases, performing other administrative tasks, including literature searches and participates with the research team in preparation of data and other reports. Maintains positive relationships with participants.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:• Schedules appointments of participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or mailouts. Schedules and performs interviews with participants in person (may be in their homes) or over the phone.• Completes and reviews the data collection forms for each participant for completion and quality.• Completes medical record abstraction as needed. Communicates with the Principal Investigator and other project staff to ensure study needs are met in a timely fashion.• Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining all study certifications, including Human Subjects Certification Participates in special projects as needed.(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 REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:• Ability to travel to participants’ homes as neededEXPERIENCE:• 1-2 years previous work experience preferred.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with participants and to interact effectively with a variety of Medical Center staff and outside contacts.• Bilingual Haitian Creole-English requiredABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:The Health Equity Accelerator is an ambitious and aggressive approach to eliminating the race-based health equity gap that exists throughout the healthcare industry in the U.S. Our health equity report will provide you with an in-depth look at our approach, introduce you to the people who are propelling The Accelerator forward, and provide insight into the work ahead of us. We are coupling Boston Medical Center's deep experience in health equity with data-driven clinical insights and community-based research efforts to make healthcare equitable for people of color everywhere.Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans