What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Promoter-Promotora de Salud (PT) position at Pinnacle Clinical Research?
Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of medical discovery through world-class clinical research. At Pinnacle Clinical Research, we are committed to driving innovation and advancing medical knowledge. Through our rigorous research studies, we strive to unlock breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care and improve lives. We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Together, we will raise awareness about the importance of clinical research and its role in shaping the future of healthcare. Be a part of the discovery!
Summary : Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruitment, health promotion and education related to Pinnacle Clinical Research programs and activities, community outreach to patients and health care providers in the Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin and Georgetown areas as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in Pinnacle Clinical Research’s Strategic Plan, Policies, Mission, Vision and Goals.
- Provides health education and support to community members and peers regarding Pinnacle Clinical Research
- Recruits patients through health promotion via various activities approved by Pinnacle Clinical Research i.e., home visits, health fairs, public events
- Develops relationships with local health care and social service providers to facilitate information sharing and service provision
- Reduces stigma and other barriers to initiating or continuing health care at Pinnacle Clinical Research by providing good information to both community members and health care providers
- Actively participates in, and successfully completes, training provided by South Texas Research Institute and other agencies when applicable
- Represents organization in the community
- Assists in completing program goals and requirements
- Other duties as assigned
Education / Experience :
Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities :
Work Environment and Physical demands :
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pinnacle Clinical Research is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State / Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
About Pinnacle Clinical Research :
At Pinnacle Clinical Research, we are committed to driving innovation and advancing medical knowledge. Through our rigorous research studies, we strive to unlock breakthroughs that have the potential to transform patient care and improve lives. We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Together, we will raise awareness about the importance of clinical research and its role in shaping the future of healthcare.
