Medical Record Review Research Assistant

Position Information

• Posting date: 04/13/2026
• Closing date: Open Until Filled - Yes
• Position Number: 1129577
• Position Title: Medical Record Review Research Assistant
• Hiring Range Minimum: $20.00
• Hiring Range Maximum: $23.00
• Union Type: Not a Union Position
• SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Part Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 20
• Schedule: This will be a part time role with the ability to be hybrid. Hiring manager can discuss further in the interview process.
• Location of Position: DHMC
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid
• Is this a term position?: No
• Is this a grant funded position?: Yes

Position Purpose

To support the Department of Epidemiology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in achieving its mission to conduct rigorously constructed research and apply state-of-the-art and novel methods and technologies to advance the field of epidemiology and impact human health and disease. In collaboration with project leaders, the Medical Record Review Research Assistant will abstract data from prenatal, delivery and infant medical records for a large National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Environmental influences on Children’s Health Outcome (ECHO) birth cohort study.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• One to two years’ experience working in research or a medical/clinical environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Particular knowledge of maternal and child health would be helpful.
• Knowledge of research methodology, protocols, and data collection methods.
• Ability to implement research and data collection protocols.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills permitting effective interaction with medical and administrative staff at study sites, and other study personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a complex research project with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated independence and responsibility for ensuring timely completion of project activities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency and skill with computer databases and software packages such as Redcap, Microsoft Suite and web-based applications.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of regulations related to the protection of human subjects and informed consent.
• Must complete educational requirements for Dartmouth Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health or social sciences or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Accountabilities

Medical Record Reviews (85%)

• Conducts medical record reviews according to study protocols.
• Contacts medical clinics to obtain medical records for consented participants.
• Maintains working relationships with medical and administrative staff to coordinate medical record review activities.
• Enters accurate study data from medical records into secure, established, study databases in a timely manner according to protocols.
• Adheres to strict requirements of patient confidentiality.
• Communicates status of project to study team regularly.
• May act as a clinical resource to other study staff for medical record reviews.

Data Management (10%)

• Maintains database to track participant consent status and status of medical record reviews.
• Ensures that data are successfully collected and managed.
• Ensures that subject and data confidentiality is maintained, and data integrity is maintained.

Miscellaneous (5%)

• Other study tasks as needed

Documents Needed to Apply: Cover Letter, Resume

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