Research Assistant 1 - HSS

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Overview

The Research Assistant will assist in the collection, maintenance, review, and reporting of data for the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) Clinical Services. This individual will be responsible for clinical data entry and components of quality assurance in medical records. In addition, they will participate in other quality improvement initiatives as needed.

• Ensure efficient and accurate data collection and data processing. Review data collected in Epic for completion and accuracy and enter data as needed to maintain an accurate and up-to-date electronic medical record for the YCSC Clinical Services. This includes but is not limited to review and follow-up on QA reports for outpatient youth and IICAPS services, review of appointment data/status across programs, measures entry in Epic, review of treatment plan and evaluation materials to assure minimum standards met, etc.
• Assist in the generation and submission of reports for the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and other entities as required per specific program contracts. 
• Assist in the collection, review, and entry of information obtained during patient services in the Child Study Center Clinical Services including but not limited to outcome measures, consents, releases of information, referrals, etc.
• Work with other staff within the department to support regulatory compliance and quality assurance activities. 
• Assist with scanning, filing, faxing and copying as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, in particular SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
2. Proven experience in a role involving data entry.
3. Thorough and detail oriented. Professional demeanor, ability to work independently under minimal supervision, and positive attitude toward work.
4. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Social Services); training and work experience in data collection and data analysis.

2. Data analytical skills; ability to present data in multiple formats (tables, charts, PowerPoint slides).

3. Proven experience with EPIC.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities. Required Education and Experience Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Job Posting Date

10/23/2026

Job Category

Technician

Bargaining Unit

L34

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade C

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range

$28.43

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Clerical and Technical position is available at:

Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughtheir hiring department.

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