Bi-Lingual Clinical Interviewer

Bi-Lingual Clinical Interviewer

US-NJ-Einstein-New Jersey

Job :

Employee Classification:
Non-Exempt/Non-Union

Position Type:
Regular Full-Time

Hiring Rate: $26.37

Post Probationary Rate: $26.90

Job Rate: $28.02

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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, and will be required to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish to non-English speaking study participants.

• 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;
• Provide courteous, responsive, and participant-centered service;
• Organize workload effectively and manage multiple priorities;
• Listen attentively to understand needs and concerns;
• Demonstrate flexibility in schedule including evenings and weekends;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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;
• Model a positive attitude and take initiative as a self-starter;
• Apply learning from past experiences to improve future efforts;
• Understand and use 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.