[Remote] Research Assistant, Psychiatry (per diem)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving the health of the people of Boston. The Research Assistant will assist with data collection and participant recruitment for a study on PTSD, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Recruits individuals to participate in the study; conducts the enrollment of study participants, including explaining research procedures & protocols, and obtaining informed consent of participants. Identify participants with significant clinical concerns and relays this information to the Principal Investigator
• Schedules appointments of study participants; conducts reminder phone calls and/or sends mailouts. Administers questionnaires and assists study participants in navigating through questionnaires
• Reviews the data collection forms for each participant for completion and quality; checks work of junior staff performing data entry to ensure timely and accurate entry (reviews protocols, abstracts secondary data from existing records, notes, etc.)
• Performs a variety of data management procedures (e.g., data entry, producing basic reports, data cleaning, database maintenance). Provides assistance in the development of reports, grants, presentations and data analysis
• Assists with manuscript and grant preparation and research. Conducts literature searches and synthesizes information in requested formats
• Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DSMB
• Responsible for other administrative duties related to research activities as assigned
• Prepares and maintains Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals and correspondence, including amendments and renewals as necessary
• Performs office-related duties such as answering phones, picking up and delivering mail, storing and distributing office supplies, handling faxes, scanning, filing, photocopying, collating materials, maintaining the update of policy manuals, etc
• Supports measurement-based care implementation in RESTORE, and pulls reports to support panel management with the interdisciplinary team
• Supports coordination of clinical training and consultation programs. Supports coordination of patient and clinical advisory boards

Skills

• Bachelor's degree is required by time of hire
• Ability to read and write fluently in English required
• Must have the ability to take initiative and handle multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively (listen and build trust) and be non-judgmental with people of different gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ethnic, language and cultural backgrounds
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers
• Must successfully complete training in human subjects research certification
• Degree in Psychology is preferred
• 1-2 years of research or relevant clinical research experience is preferred
• Experience in Psychological Research or Mental Health clinical studies preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred
• Experience with statistical software (SPSS) a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Discretionary annual bonuses
• Merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family well-being

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