Intern, Research Services

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Job Summary
Under close supervision, assists in various day-to-day research-related activities across projects as assigned, working on a variety of topics related to health and health care. Specific research topics for this position include but are not limited to: mobile and digital health, health information technology, and chronic condition management. Assists in the recruitment, enrollment, and follow up of research participants, data collection and data entry, and other duties as assigned.

Must have successfully completed the MC2 program, as required by the funding source for this position.
Essential Functions:

• Helps in recruitment and enrollment of participants into research studies. (20%)
• Helps in engaging patients over the course of the project in intake and follow-up visits as needed. (10%)
• Aids in collecting research data in accordance with study protocols, including both quantitative and qualitative data. (10%)
• Assists in the adherence to research policies, procedures, good clinical practice, study protocols, and other specified project parameters. (10%)
• Performs data entry into research databases and other information systems as appropriate. (10%)
• Engages in quality assurance to ensure that data are accurate and well-organized. (10%)
• Conducts literature reviews as needed and presents synthesized results. (10%)
• Assists with preparation of project deliverables. (10%)
• Participates in departmental, team, and project-related meetings. (10%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

Must have successfully completed the MC2 program, as required by the funding source for this position.

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a research team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately enter and track research data.
• Microsoft Office Suite

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.