Bi-lingual 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 English and 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 Principal Investigator in generating reports from the study Provides courteous, responsive, and participant-centered service Organizes workload effectively and manages multiple priorities Listens attentively to understand needs and concerns Required travel 50% of the time to conduct inperson home visits Demonstrates flexibility in schedule including evenings and weekends Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 Models a positive attitude and takes initiative as a self-starter Applies learning from past experiences to improve future efforts Understands and uses technology to accomplish goals 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 26.37 Post Probationary Rate 26.90 Job Rate 28.02 Minimum

Salary Range

USD $26.37/Hr. Maximum

Salary Range

USD $26.37/Hr.