Health Equity Research Assistant - Grant Funded

Eskenazi Health - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Health Equity Research Assistant at Eskenazi Health plays a crucial role in supporting research studies at the Regenstrief Center for Health Equity Research. This position involves original data collection through interviews and surveys with various stakeholders, including patients, healthcare providers, and community leaders, to promote health equity in the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courteous and sensitive customer service to patients, families, and colleagues.
• Independently manage data entry into data repositories related to specific studies.
• Acquire and maintain competence in relevant program hardware and software applications, ensuring data security and privacy.
• Facilitate data collection for research projects, including compliance, recruitment, referral, enrollment, and data entry.
• Coordinate with the study team to ensure timely execution of research and quality improvement activities.
• Identify and implement corrective steps to improve recruitment, referral, and enrollment processes.
• Serve as a liaison between Eskenazi Health and community partners.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian-Creole is required.
• Valid Indiana state driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Completion of CITI Human Subjects Research (HSR) course and maintenance of certification throughout employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in English is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but an Associate's Degree or relevant prior experience will also be considered.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options