Clinical Research Assistant

About the Role

The Center for Women's Mental Health is seeking a detail-oriented Clinical Research Assistant (Medical Record Review) to support the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications (NPRPM), a prospective observational research study that evaluates pregnancy and infant outcomes following prenatal exposure to psychiatric medications. The Registry collects information through participant interviews and medical record review to better understand the safety of medication use during pregnancy.

This position is ideal for medical assistants, pre-PA or PA students, pre-med students, nursing students, or other individuals with clinical experience who are interested in gaining experience in clinical research and medical record review. The position offers flexible part-time hours and the opportunity to contribute to research that informs clinical care during pregnancy.

Responsibilities

• Review maternal, obstetric, delivery, neonatal, pediatric, and specialty medical records.
• Identify and document relevant clinical information using standardized research procedures.
• Extract and document information related to maternal medical history, pregnancy complications, labor and delivery, newborn outcomes, and infant health and development.
• Enter abstracted information into secure research databases.
• Review records for completeness and identify missing or conflicting information.
• Participate in training and quality assurance activities to ensure consistent data collection.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and institutional research policies.
• Collaborate with investigators and research staff to resolve questions regarding medical documentation.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, current enrollment in a health professions training program (e.g., Physician Assistant, nursing, medicine, public health), or equivalent combination of education and clinical experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience reviewing electronic medical records.
• Coursework in anatomy, physiology, pathology, or maternal-child health.

Skills

• Ability to interpret clinical documentation from multiple healthcare settings.
• Ability to recognize relevant clinical information within complex medical records.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and high-quality research standards.
• Ability to work independently after training.

Work Details

This is an onsite position located at 399 Revolution Drive.

Employee Type: Temporary

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay

Pay Range: $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly (Grade 2)

At Mass General Brigham, base pay is determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The provided range is an estimate based on minimum job qualifications and does not encompass the total compensation package, which may include comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs.