Bilingual Clinical Interviewer

About the role

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 communicate verbally and in writing in English and Spanish with non‑English speaking study participants.

Responsibilities

• Interview and screen potential participants in person or by 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Travel to community‑based locations throughout the Bronx to conduct in‑person visits
• Navigate multiple flights of stairs in locations without elevator access (required to perform essential functions)

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

Pay

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this position are: 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.

Schedule

This position may require conducting visits on evenings or weekends.