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About this Research Assistant II role at NeighborHealth

NeighborHealth · Onsite · Winthrop

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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Specialties

All Locations:

17 Main Street – WCHC

Position Summary:

The Research Assistant II within the Cancer Care Access Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will be
responsible for coordinating logistics for new and existing cancer care access research projects, including
the Formation of a Research Cohort for the Cancer Care Access Program

PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITES

  • Travel to the program’s cancer diagnostic outreach clinics at Federally Qualified Health Centers to consent patients to the Formation of a Research Cohort for the Cancer Care Access Program.
  • Assist with coordination, preparation, and facilitation of research project meetings (e.g., schedule meetings, develop agendas, take notes, follow up on next steps, etc.).
  • Coordinate research project activities (e.g., recruit study participants, confirm eligibility, enroll participants, conduct interviews, distribute surveys, conduct medical chart reviews, etc.) at internal and external study sites.
  • Maintain databases (including data entry) and project documentation with accuracy.
  • Perform data entry quality checks in REDCap and Tableau.
  • Extract relevant information from data management systems and perform basic statistical analysis.
  • Assist investigators with protocol development, manuscript preparation, and publications.
  • Support the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals.
  • Support Institutional Review Board (IRB) research project submission process.
  • Conduct literature searches and reviews as requested Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, and motivated
  • Ability to relate effectively in-person and by phone with diverse groups of patients, community members, physicians, nurses, and researchers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detailed record keeping and organization of work
  • Skilled at time management with competing deadlines
  • Proactive approach to learning new tasks and problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently as well as in group

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, natural or social science preferred
  • 2 years of work experience in public health or health policy (this can include internship and other related experiences)
  • Experience navigating and working in data storage and reporting systems (REDCap and Tableau preferred)
  • Basic knowledge of statistical programming (i.e., SAS and/or R)
  • Comfortable working with an in-person or virtual interpreter
  • Bilingual language skills are a plus

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

Federal Trade Commission Statement:
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

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About NeighborHealth

There’s a reason NeighborHealth (formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center) is ranked as one of the "Top Places to Work" by The Boston Globe. It's because we're committed to maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. We are proud to offer benefits that support you inside and outside of work. We strive to offer a variety of schedules, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and a patient-driven purpose that supports our local community. Additionally, we utilize our Education & Training Institute as a resource for our large employee workforce who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their career

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