Spar Patient Coordinator/Laboratory Technician – Part-Time

The Bedford Research Foundation seeks a part-time Office Admin/SPAR Patient Coordinator/SPAR Lab Tech position.

The Bedford Research Foundation is a world-renowned, private foundation specializing in research and clinical work not currently funded by the government / NIH. To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.bedfordresearch.org. To learn more about the SPAR program, visit www.bedfordspar.org.

This part-time position will work closely with a small, friendly staff of medical and research professionals to coordinate patient visits and care, schedule appointments, and organize necessary meetings and schedule for Foundation staff. They will also perform routine laboratory duties and assist in research projects and organizational tasks. This position should have excellent organizational skills, a willingness to develop and maintain systems for sensitive data retrieval, office and laboratory experience, extensive patient care experience, and the ability to work with a busy team daily to accomplish projects and tasks. They will also be responsible for billing and follow-up on patient accounts and must understand accounting practices and procedures. This position may help with fundraising, other research projects, and related office tasks.

This is a part-time position (15-20 hrs per week); hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:15 AM-2:15 PM. Pay is hourly and based on experience ($18-$26 per hour). Potential benefits include health insurance coverage (25%-50% of premium), retirement savings options, and company-sponsored training as needed. This position is perfect for people looking to rejoin the workforce, partial retirees, nurses with flex schedules, etc.

Applicant Requirements:

• Outstanding patient care skills
• Strong communication skills
• *Nursing experience a plus*
• Macintosh Computer literacy: email, word processing, database, data entry, internet searches
• BS in Biology or a related field of study
• Experienced laboratory technician
• *Phlebotomy experience a plus*
• Ability to follow instructions specifically
• Understanding of patient confidentiality
• References for the relevant job experience
• Outstanding office skills and experience
• Ability to work independently

All applicants must be legal US residents. Bedford Research Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. Compensation is based on experience. Our offices and lab are located in Bedford, MA.

To apply:

• Please include a BRIEF cover letter detailing the following:
• Experience working independently and as a self-starter
• Experience and significant areas of laboratory experience
• Interest in or understanding of the controversial nature of our work
• Email resume to jobs (a) bedfordresearch.org – Please DO NOT call