Job ID: 2011-4619
Campus: Einstein/Resnick - Bronx
Employee Classification: 1199 Union
Department: Epidemiology and Population Health
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
ABOUT US:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Einstein) is one of the nation’s premier institutions for medical education, basic research and clinical investigation, and proud home to more than 3,000 faculty and staff, 750 medical students and 350 PhD students, including 125 students in the combined MD/PhD programs. As a longstanding national leader in biomedical research, Einstein has 300+ research laboratories and has been awarded more than $199 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health. Einstein offers challenging, exciting, and rewarding careers for highly talented individuals who are dedicated to advancing pioneering educational and research initiatives. We pride ourselves in our humanitarian mission of serving the community and promoting an academic and working culture that is both supportive and collaborative. At Einstein, science is truly at the heart of medicine.
Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education and psychology. Since welcoming our first class in 1955, Einstein has been an integral part of Yeshiva University, an institution that offers rewarding and challenging employment opportunities to qualified candidates in a wide range of disciplines.
The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation and full vesting in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and a shuttle to nearby subway locations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Interviewer is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of research projects conducted by the PI and/or co-supervisors. The hours will require some flexibility, as there will be some early evening shifts. The Interviewer must be able to travel reliably to clinics throughout the Bronx.
Responsibilities:
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Recruit and enroll patients in on-going research projects
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Maintain a complete electronic log of all contacts with patients
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Maintain an adequate number of recruited and enrolled subjects that is specified by each project
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Ensure that research protocols are followed
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Administer questionnaires and scales to patients
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Complete Data Collection Instruments (DCI's) and enter data into the computer
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Prepare metric reports
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Participate in discussions regarding at regularly scheduled research meetings
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Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. High School Diploma and 6 months - 1 year of clerical experience is required.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English is required in order to communicate effectively with patients.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Working knowledge of Word, Access and Excel is helpful, as the Interviewer must accurately enter data into computer database programs
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. S/he must be able to communicate with patients in a manner which demonstrates understanding of the patient's developmental and anxiety level.
- The Interviewer should be able to take direction, ask questions appropriately and work independently
