Project Coordinator, General Internal Medicine Research (Office Based Addiction Treatment, Part Time)

About the role

The Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) team in the Section of General Internal Medicine at Boston Medical Center seeks a highly motivated individual to provide administrative, operational and project support for its statewide capacity-building efforts with community healthcare providers integrating addiction treatment into office-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination for OBAT Training and Technical Assistance (TTA): Provides administrative and operational support for OBAT capacity building efforts; coordinates communication and information flow between participating sites (typically community health centers distributed geographically across the state and BMC TTA team)
• Helps triage requests for training, technical assistance, and information to appropriate member of OBAT TTA team or expert consultants
• Aid BMC OBAT TTA staff and consultants as needed with development/editing of didactic presentations, PowerPoint presentations, educational curriculum, policies and procedures, workflows, etc.
• Assist with scheduling, registration, materials preparation, planning, etc. for buprenorphine waiver trainings
• Schedule or assist with scheduling trainings, conference calls, on-site visits, etc. with OBAT TTA staff and expert consultants
• Track all TTA provided by OBAT TTA staff and expert consultants in central tracking system
• Manage list-server: oversee technical aspects of server; conduct research, stay abreast of latest addiction related news, clinical protocol updates, changes to regulations, etc. – to keep provider subscribers informed
• Process reimbursements and help to track project expenditures
• Project Coordination For Other OBAT Projects: Provide meeting support as needed (e.g., arranging conference calls, doodle polls, preparing agenda and reports, taking and distributing minutes)
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of research and program abstracts, posters and manuscripts (e.g., editing, organizing references, performing online literature review); opportunity for co-authorship depending on candidate
• Aid in the preparation and submission of grant proposals and progress reports to funders
• Aid in the development and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, amendments, and progress reports
• Aid OBAT management team organize, plan and execute special events and initiatives (e.g., special addiction Grand Rounds, planning and organizing conferences, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (e.g., MPH) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience providing project coordination and/or administrative support for healthcare or public health programs, clinical or academic research, healthcare administration, education and training, or related field
• Experience in the health field is preferred
• Interest/knowledge of substance use disorders, addiction treatment, community health centers, and health education a plus
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment
• Must have strong problem solving skills and high level of professionalism and exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Must be professional and able to interact with large range of stakeholders. Positive and flexible attitude with excellent interpersonal skills is essential
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers
• Experience with survey and research design software such as REDCap, Access, etc., also highly desirable
• Experience with RefWorks, Zotero, WordPress, Adobe Suite strongly preferred, but not required

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science

About the Department

BMC provides some of the most sought after addiction treatment services in the area and is a national leader in addiction treatment, education, research and training. BMC operates the largest opioid treatment program in New England, using a nationally recognized and nationally replicated model. Since 2007, BMC has been funded by the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, to provide training and technical assistance (TTA) for the State Technical Assistance Treatment Expansion (STATE) OBAT Program. The goal of the STATE OBAT Program is to expand BMC’s collaborative care OBAT model to community health centers (CHCs) and other providers across MA. BMC’s OBAT model has proven to be highly effective at improving patient outcomes by expanding access to life-saving medications for addiction.