Bilingual Clinical Interviewer

Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Einstein's Bronx clinic is seeking a bilingual recruiter/interviewer to screen Hispanic/Latino adults for a government-funded study. The role requires in-person and phone interviews in English and Spanish, and to walk stairs in non-elevator buildings.

You will administer consent forms, collect data, schedule appointments, and maintain study records while traveling to community locations across the Bronx. Evening or weekend visits may be required.

Qualifications

• Speak English and Spanish to communicate with participants.
• Provide courteous, participant-centered service.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Navigate Bronx neighborhoods using mass transportation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Time management

Active listening

Self-motivation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Urban navigation

Education

High School Diploma

Clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Us

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 Englishand Spanish to non-English speaking study participants;

POSITION 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 PrincipalInvestigator in generating reports from the study
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract.

Hiring Rate

27.44

Post Probationary Rate

27.97

Job Rate

29.14

Minimum Salary Range

USD $27.44/Hr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $27.44/Hr.