Share Email Opening Title Medical Assistant - Research Assistant (temporary)  Category Clinical   Description Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas and UC Berkeley COVID-19 Farmworkers Study Spanish-Speaking Medical Assistant/Research Assistant Description: Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas and researchers at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health are conducting a study of COVID-19 transmission among Salinas Valley agricultural workers. We are currently seeking Spanish-speaking medical assistants, phlebotomists, or other health professionals with the training and experience to conduct venipuncture who we will also train as Research Assistants. The Medical Assistant/Research Assistant will work on-site at Clinica de Salud COVID-19 testing sites throughout Salinas Valley (principally Salinas and Greenfield). The ideal candidate for this position will be a fully-bilingual (Spanish/English) “people person” who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and is comfortable with computer technology. They will be a detail-oriented problem solver who is outgoing and welcoming. Please note: Medical Assistant/Research Assistants will be provided full personal protective equipment and will work with both COVID-negative and COVID-positive patients. Job tasks: The Medical Assistant/Research Assistant will: * Explain the purpose and goals of the study to patients and obtain their informed consent * Measure participants’ height and weight   Collect blood samples using standard venipuncture procedures * Collect saliva samples *Assist participants in collecting nasal swab samples * Collect, record, and store confidential contact information * Help participants scheduling and interview appointment * Distribute incentives coupons to participants and keep complete and accurate logs of all such transactions * Use Microsoft Access to track status of study visits * Conduct regular and routine light maintenance of the tools and equipment used for assessments * Work collaboratively with other members of the research team The Medical Assistant/Research Assistant may also be asked to: * Label, pack, and ship biological samples to an external laboratory, or * Transport samples to a field lab in Salinas Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas and UC Berkeley COVID-19 Farmworkers Study Required Skills * Fully bilingual Spanish-English * Certified to conduct blood draws * Excellent interpersonal skills * Excellent multi-tasking and problem solving skills * Ability to independently manage and prioritize tasks with the study goals in mind and minimal supervision * Experience working with a Latino farmworker population Preferred Skills * (Please note that these skills are “pluses” but are not required; we look forward to interviewing anyone who has all the required skills above.) * Experience working in a medical clinic * Experience using database programs like Microsoft Access * Experience in public health or social science research * CA driver’s license and own transportation Hours This is a full-time temporary position which we expect to end by November 2020. It will require morning and afternoon work hours, approximately 8am to 5pm Monday-Thursday, with the possibility for extra or different hours as the project progresses. Compensation We offer a competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience). Other To qualify for employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug screen. How to Apply: Please submit your application on the Clinica website AND email resume and Please submit your application on the Clinica website AND email resume and cover letter to:   Katherine Kogut, Study Coordinator kkogut8@berkeley.edu               Position Requirements   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Rotating Days and Evenings   Position Medical Assistant - Research Assistant   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Hiring Manager(s) Norma Morga   Open Date 5/11/2021   Location CSVS - Administration   About the Organization Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas (CSVS) We are dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive healthcare to men, women, and children, with an emphasis on farm worker families and the agricultural community in the Salinas Valley. Through our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) outpatient clinics, CSVS continues to expand access to our medical and dental services by: • Providing excellent care • Addressing our patient's needs • Maintaining a sliding fee scale • Establishing clinics and delivering services in areas with the most need Therefore, with efficient resource management and aggressive efforts in seeking outside funding, CSVS is committed to maintaining financial stability so that our patients and employees can benefit from our success and focused on recruiting personnel who will promote and advocate the goals and philosophies of CSVS. The CSVS Commitment: With our twelve CSVS clinics located throughout Monterey County, together with our CSVS mobile clinic, providing dental and medical care to targeted segments of the community, the commitment to our patients, our employees and the community will continue to be based on quality service and access to healthcare to all. For more information on CSVS call the Human Resources Department at (831) 757-8689 or visit the CSVS website at www.csvs.org.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://ClinicadeSaluddelValledeSalinas.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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