Bilingual Clinical Interviewer

Albert Einstein College of Medicine • New York, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bronx clinic (funded $12+million) of the Hispanic Community Health Study is 1 of 4 national sites contracted by the government to recruit Hispanic Latino adults residing in the Bronx territory. Recruiters are required to bring in a total of 4,000 participants into the study. To do so, they must be able to walk up/down stairs in non elevator buildings, carry a laptop and/or study equipment), they will be required to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish to non-English speaking study participants. This position involves travel to community-based locations throughout the Bronx to conduct in-person visits. The work environment may include locations without elevator access; therefore, the ability to navigate multiple flights of stairs is required to perform the essential functions of the position. This position may require conducting visits on evenings or weekends.

Requirements

• High School Graduate plus 6 months - 1 year of clerical experience required
• Required proficiency to communicate effectively in English and Spanish both verbally and in writing with non-English speaking participants
• Provides courteous, responsive, and participant-centered service
• Organizes workload effectively and manages multiple priorities
• Listens attentively to understand needs and concerns
• Models a positive attitude and takes initiative as a self-starter
• Applies learning from past experiences to improve future efforts
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook. May use other web-based programs as assigned
• Strong knowledge of navigating through the Bronx neighborhoods using mass transportation

Responsibilities

• Interview and screen potential participants in person or telephone utilizing Spanish and English
• Administer consent forms and questionnaires utilizing Spanish and English
• Collect research data when required, assist with outreach and community screening, etc.
• Schedule appointments and make appointment reminder calls utilizing Spanish and English communication
• Maintain database of information
• Assist Principal Investigator in generating reports from the study
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED