Bilingual Clinical Interviewer

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Einstein