I had a great experience as a Research Assistant at Novant Health. The team was welcoming, collaborative, and supportive of learning. I gained valuable experience in clinical research, data collection, patient interactions, and working alongside healthcare professionals. The environment encouraged professional growth, and I appreciated the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while developing skills that will benefit my future career in healthcare.
Cons
Depending on the project, the workload could fluctuate, and some tasks were repetitive, such as data entry and documentation. However, these responsibilities are a normal part of research and helped reinforce attention to detail.
Patient Centric
Team member well-being
Supportive Internal Resources
Networking
Locally owned healthcare organization
Growing organization
Cons
Competitive CMA salaries, not aligning
Lack of internal department follow-up, leads to delayed financial outcomes
Continuous overlapping initiatives, leads to impact on quality of care
Need for more acute / ambulatory surgical centers