Research Assistant, Family Medicine (per diem, bi-lingual Spanish/English)

Position : Research Assistant, Family Medicine (bi-lingual Spanish/English)

Location : Boston, MA

Schedule : Per Diem, On-site

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 SUMMARY:

Hospital discharge is a dangerous time for patients: one in five will suffer an adverse event, such as a medication error, and nearly 25% will be readmitted within 30 days. This is especially true for patients who face communication barriers, including those with low health literacy, are elderly, or have a non-English language preference (NELP).

The goal of the proposed project is to deliver an educational intervention to patients recently discharged from the hospital. We will recruit patients with NELP currently admitted to the hospital. A nurse will deliver the intervention by phone within 72 hours of discharge. We will evaluate patient outcomes, including by a phone interview within 1-2 weeks of discharge.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct participant screening

• Recruit patients currently admitted to the hospital to participate in the study

• Conduct informed consent with participants using interpreter when indicated

• Interface with clinical teams during recruitment and intervention

• Collection and cleaning of data

• Coordinate study logistics

• Participate in research group biweekly meetings and weekly check ins with PI

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer experience in clinical research, public health experience or working with children and families.

• Previous experience with recruiting subjects, with an understanding of the ethical and technical conduct of research preferred'

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

• Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.

• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers. Experience with statistical software a plus.

• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.

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 [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Start date: late December 2025 or early January 2026

Time commitment: approximately 19 hours per week through May 2026, requires availability at least three days per week in the mornings/early afternoons; opportunity to combine with other part time roles to make full time position.

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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