Bilingual AOU Research Coordinator

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* Job Description:

** The Research Coordinator I – Outreach Specialist will  be a part of the Patient Engagement Team to conduct engagement, enrollment and retention  activities for the
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* research program. This position will specifically be focused on conducting outreach and engagement activities aimed at enrolling and retaining participants in the
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* research program. Additionally, the position will occasionally require minimal research activities, such as recruiting participants to serve on the participant and community advisory board, coordinating activities with the research team, and other tasks as assigned.
** ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PATIENT ENGAGEMENT TEAM
*** Utilize effective outreach, engagement and recruitment methods to drive enrollment and retention rates
* Print and distribute outreach and recruitment postcards and mailers and process the responses
* Identify, engage and screen patients for eligibility and enroll them in the
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* research program and any ancillary studies
* Provide patients with a thorough overview of the
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* research program, or ancillary study and answer all questions
* Use the Teach Back Method to assess patients’ understanding of the
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* research program, or ancillary study
* Use of Motivational Interviewing to build rapport with prospective/current patients.
* Obtain informed consent for IRB approved protocols
* Administer surveys and record data
* Use data to assess effectiveness and outcome of outreach and engagement strategies
* Perform basic biometrics (e.g. waist circumference, weight, height, heart rate and blood pressure)
* Assist patients with biospecimen collections and processing
* Schedule appointments for patients to complete
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* research program enrollment and retention activities
* Conduct phone and in person outreach and engagement activities on a daily basis, with occasional outreach through email or mailings, to inform patients of study activities and schedule patients to complete activities.
* Raise awareness among patients and the local community about the
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* research program through various mechanism that include but not limited to attendance in community events, waiting room outreach, educational sessions, distribution of customized marketing products
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * Required Skills and Education
* Associates degree or related healthcare certifications (i.e. phlebotomy certification) or 3+ years of relevant work experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to problem solve, maintain priority and focus on assigned tasks
* Attention to detail and documentation
* Ability to follow procedures and protocols consistently
* Flexibility in work schedule and willing to travel throughout CT
* Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft office and internet related applications
* Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures related to public health research
* Knowledge of participatory research and working with community
* Adaptability to change
* Patient Relationship Management and community engagement experience is a plus
* Personable and outgoing personality
* Willingness to engage individuals from a diverse population  Preferred

Skills:

Bilingual, oral and written (Spanish/English)  Required

Licenses/Certifications:

Current driver’s license
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
*** Must be able to independently travel frequently to health center satellites and participate in recruitment events in the community (Eastern or Western Region)
* Must be able to clearly communicate verbally and approach patients in waiting areas and common public spaces
* Must be able to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
* Must be able to carry laptop and recruitment…