Research Assistant

Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field or equivalent. - 1 year experience in health care or human services related fields - Experience in conducting standardized assessments - Experience in working with patients with substance use disorders - Primary care experience preferred. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member. - Meticulous attention to detail; organized, efficient, and able to handle competing priorities. - Prior research experience and some understanding of research procedures.

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

· Participant Recruitment: Recruits and screens patients for study eligibility, completing necessary questionnaires, assessments and paperwork.

· Participant Consent: Thoroughly explains the study, reviews all study materials with participants, and obtains informed consent.

· Research Visits: Conducts research interviews at primary care study sites. Conducts participant study visits, including scheduling, coordination with other study team members, and documentation. - Participant Tracking: Tracks participant flow through the study and updates tracking logs in an accurate and timely manner. Contacts

· participants to schedule them for study visits.

· Data Collection and Integrity: Reviews entered data, resolves data queries, and obtains missing information. Documents all data accurately and according to protocol. Confirms that all data entry is complete and correct.

· Documentation: Maintains study files in accordance with federal regulations. Assures that participant and data confidentiality and integrity are maintained.

· Protocol Compliance: Ensures that study activities are carried out in accordance with protocol, including but not limited to participant recruitment and screening, and participant research visits.

· Regulatory: Assists with preparation of research documents for institutional review boards.

· Project operations: Aids with overall project operations, as needed.

· Establishes and maintains positive relationships with participants and study site affiliates.

· Demonstrates a commitment to foster inclusiveness and diversity though interactions and communications with others.

· Effectively communicates study protocol and research goals to study sites and other partners.

· Contributes to and works well with the New York Node and Lead Study team.

· Participates in on-going trainings and keeps abreast of developments in the field. - Performs other duties as assigned.

__Salary: $16.90-$24.00/hr.

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