RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Healthcare Research Assistant 2    DEPARTMENT:   Preventive Medicine

REPORTS TO:     Principal Investigator                        COST CENTER: 02246

General Summary:                                                    

The MATCH2 Study (The Multi-clinic Action Trial to Control Hyperglycemia and Hypertension) will test an optimized intervention building on the MATCH protocol in which CHWs will be integrated into the primary care team at three urban safety clinics. A qualitative Community Based Participatory Research approach will be used to adapt the CHW intervention to the clinic setting, and to enhance the ability of CHWs to work effectively with health disparity populations of different races/ethnicities.

This position is responsible for recruiting participants, performing data collection; other activities may include assisting with presenting findings to the Investigators and the Community Advisory Board. This position requires someone who is bilingual (Spanish) and is outgoing, with excellent communication and interviewing skills, who is comfortable in health care and community environments, willing to travel to participating sites in Chicago, and has outstanding interpersonal skills.  Familiarity with participatory methods is highly desired.  This individual will work closely with the Research Study Manager, as well as the Principal Investigator, site PI’s, and other co-investigators.  This individual should exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1.      Works with the Principal Investigator and other co-investigators to develop participant recruitment materials such as fliers and newsletters for the study.

2.      Manages participant recruitment efforts for outreach, obtains consent in accordance with the study protocol.  Able to conduct all study related activities in both English and Spanish.

3.      Collects all required study data and enters data into secure website. Maintains organized appointment calendars, patient records and study documents. 

4.      Prepares, prints and organizes teaching materials and follow-up data collection forms.

5.      Works directly with the Research Manager in day-to-day operations. Communicates regularly with supervisor and seeks support and guidance before problems arise

6.      Interacts effectively with the Principal Investigator, site PI’s, and other co-investigators and project staff.

7.      Attends regular team meetings at Rush and partnering clinics.  Presents study findings with the PI to the community advisory board.                                                     

8.      Ensures proper documentation of research study and administers protocol as directed.

9.      Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in health, science or related field required.  Must be bilingual (Spanish). Experience with research, conducting structured participant interviews, community outreach are highly desirable.  Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with a variety of individuals in a professional and courteous manner.  Must be comfortable talking to participants in multiple settings such as, in the clinic, participant’s home, or via telephone.  This individual must understand principles of research confidentiality and maintain discretion and confidentiality related to all aspects of the studies.  Must have excellent organizational skills, be self-directed, persistent and have an ability to coordinate schedules with study participants.

Work hours are somewhat flexible; and may require Saturdays or evenings depending upon participant schedules.  Data collection and outreach activities will take place in clinics, at the Rush Department of Preventive Medicine,  and possibly participants’ homes.  This position requires reliable transportation and must be able to travel to all locations. 

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Candidates can contact Diana Ingram directly (Diana_Ingram@rush.edu) or can do the following:

Go to: http://www.jobsatrush.com/

Click on “I am a current Rush employee” or “I am a new candidate”

Type this in the job search box:  2016-0716

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