Student Intern Emergency Medicine Research

This is an ideal opportunity for a college graduate in a gap year that may be considering going into the medical profession such as a physician or physician assistant. This temporary job provides exposure to patients in the Emergency Medicine Department working closely with doctors and nurses, in order to assess and enroll the patient in a clinical trial which runs through the end of 2026.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• College Graduate strongly preferred.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Experience working in a healthcare setting or with individuals with limited health literacy or with complex health and social care needs, such as housing instability.

• Excellent planning, prioritizing, oral/written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and team skills required.

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and ability to respond creatively to a rapidly changing environment required.

• Computer skills required.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties including patient and family visits, delivery of support services, studies, investigations, research projects, and other assignments.

• Provides administrative coverage of the office such as answering phone and maintaining computer data. Types documents such as letters and creates spreadsheets and presentations.

• Assists with research projects, data analysis, and/or creating various reports. Assists with entering data and filing.

• Communicates verbally and in writing with all levels within the System and with the public.

Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, sitting, lifting and reaching overhead. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds, shoulder height. Must be able to push patients in wheelchairs or supplies on a rolling cart. Intact sense of sight and hearing is required. Responsible for working in a safe manner.