Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Research Assistant today with HCA Houston Healthcare West.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Research Assistant investigates clinical outcomes data, best practices and new technologies for the advancement of the therapeutic specialty. Is responsible for translating clinical needs into analytic questions, conducting rigorous analyses of health related data, translating analytic findings to promote advancements in clinical care. Drafts manuscripts, surgical video annotation, and statistical analysis. The Research Assistant will collaborate with other medical professionals and present findings at national meetings. Ensures all activities are conducted according to company SOPs, and all applicable GCP and ICH regulations and guidelines.

What you will do in this role:

• Constructing and manipulating large datasets and knowledge in domain modeling.
• Statistical modeling and expertise.
• Analytical techniques to support study design.
• Completion of abstracts for presentation at national scientific meetings.
• Assist with data validation, conflict resolution and quality assurance.
• Managing multiple projects related to a wide variety of business settings and clinical needs.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyze needs and requirements.
• Presenting data or analytic findings in a variety of formats (reports, Power Point, graphs, figures, and tables)
• Provide direct technical support for research projects of high complexity.
• Maintain fluent knowledge of terminology and coding procedures used in health care research.
• Perform data analyst functions that generate knowledge via data mining, visualization, or other analytics.
• Serve as a subject matter expert leading the establishment of clinical best practices.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare, research, or other science related field required
• Knowledge of scientific, medical, and regulatory terms
• Must have an understanding of clinical research processes
• High computer literacy and ability to learn new software as required

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare West offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Research Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.