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SalaryClinical Research Associate I | MGB Cancer Center
- (3272216)GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
This Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) will support a diverse group of providers to help build and support several MGH Cancer Center Supportive Care Programs. The CRA will oversee the day-to-day activities of several supportive care programs, which will include developingeducation materials, planning and coordinating patient events/activities, maintaining databases, and managing social media and website content.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support clinicians in managing two lifestyle medicine-based programs for cancer survivors and thrivers
- Collaborate with licensed social workers to recruit, screen, match, and manage peermentors and mentees
- Plan events and activities for patients, which may occasionally occur on weeknights and weekends
- Develop educational and informational materials for patients
- Maintain patient records and databases
- Perform administrative support duties
- Manage and regularly monitor social media pages
- Conduct quality improvement initiatives including protocol development, IRB submissions, and collection of data
- Contribute to literature reviews and drafting manuscripts for publications
- Assist with preparation of annual program reports
- Interact with oncologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and other specialists focused on supportive care
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Attention to details
- Good organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Expertise in MS Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams
- Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems
- Knowledge of program management
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in social or health sciences preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
New graduates with some relevant course/project work will be considered.
Those with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related work experience will be considered favorable.
Primary Location MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus
Work Locations MGH Main Campus 55 Fruit Street Boston 02114
Job Clinical
Organization Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 40
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Regular
Recruiting Department MGH Cancer Center
Job Posting Jan 5, 2024
