Position: Student Intern, Addiction Psychiatry Research

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem

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

Under the general supervision of the department director or manager, provides analytical and administrative assistance to department staff. Responsible for participating in project meetings as necessary, data collection & analysis, and other duties as necessary to support the successful completion of project / initiative work.

Duties may vary based on the department’s need but may include projects such as updating content on the website, updating and maintaining databases and links, and providing general support to the department. Must learn and understand the basic principles and methods used in the department, always following established protocols.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides a wide variety of administrative and general support duties in assigned areas.
• Collaborates with staff on special projects, prepares related spreadsheets and other documents as required
• Completes data collection, data analysis and other duties as necessary for successful completion of the department’s projects and initiatives.
• May assist the principal investigator with translation to Spanish or Haitian Creole, interpreting experimental results, and in preparing and writing manuscripts.
  
  

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

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Recent college graduate or student enrolled in a related graduate or undergraduate degree program, preferably beyond a second semester junior.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize duties
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Must have an interest in performing new and varied work assignments, and be flexible with regard to work assignments
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word is required.
  
  

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 Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

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