Bilingual Student Worker, Social Needs Screener

Oregon Health & Science University; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a student worker to support Medicaid members in Eastern Oregon by screening for social needs and providing navigation assistance. This role involves data entry and administrative support, requiring strong computer skills and bilingual abilities in English and Spanish. The position promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours).
• 1 year in research data collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contacting patients to screen for social needs and providing resources.
• Data entry of patient screens into the Unite Us platform.
• Data cleaning and basic analysis.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Data entry

Computer knowledge

Education

Undergraduate Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department Overview

The Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) was established in 2002 at Oregon Health & Science University. ORPRN's mission is to improve health for all Oregonians through community engaged research, education, and policy. Social factors profoundly impact health. The student worker position will support Medicaid members in Eastern Oregon by screening members for social needs (housing, food, utilities etc.) and providing resource lists as well as navigation support to needed social needs resources. The position may provide additional administrative support to other projects as needed.

Function/Duties of Position

Social factors profoundly impact health. The student worker position will support Medicaid members in Eastern Oregon by screening members for social needs (housing, food, utilities etc.) and providing resource lists as well as navigation support to needed social needs resources. The position may provide additional administrative support to other projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Contacting patients, in both English and Spanish, to screen for social needs and providing social needs resources and referrals to high-risk patients
• Data entry of patient screens into the Unite Us platform
• Data cleaning and basic analysis
• Other duties as assigned (e.g. supporting meetings and technical assistant offerings)

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours)
• High-level computer knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office, with ability to create spreadsheets, data entry forms, queries and report, and experience with PowerPoint presentations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year in research data collection, including handling protected health information.

Additional Details

Monday-Friday days. Exact days and hours negotiable.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [e-mail].