Research Assistant, Nephrology (per diem)

Position: Research Assistant, Nephrology       

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem, On-site

NOTE: Applicants must be fluent in English AND Spanish

ABOUT 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 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.

JOB 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.

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 REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required by time of hire.
• Master's Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years previous work experience preferred.
• Qualitative research experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• 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
   

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

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.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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