Research Assistant, Psychiatry (per diem)

Position: Research Assistant, Psychiatry (STEPPS/RESTORE Studies)

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem, REMOTE

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is part of a study entitled, “Stepped Care for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),” which aims to provide a stepped care model for PTSD in BMC primary care patients 18+. The Research Assistant will assist with data collection by conducting clinical interviews and administering surveys; participant scheduling and correspondence; reviewing recorded clinical interviews; and attending team meetings.

STEPPS duties include recruitment of individuals with PTSD, pre-screening/scheduling, data collection through interviews, surveys, and electronic medical record data extraction, and coordination of study visits and meetings associated with conduct of a clinical trial study. The RA will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across primary care and psychiatry. There will also be opportunities to collaborate on posters and papers, if interested.

JOB 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.

Administrative

• 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

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:

• Bachelor’s degree is required by time of hire.

• Degree in Psychology is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of research or relevant clinical research experience is preferred.

• Experience in Psychological Research or Mental Health clinical studies preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to read and write fluently in English required.

• Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

• Must have the ability to take initiative and handle multiple priorities and tasks.

• Ability to communicate effectively (listen and build trust) and b