Community Health Technician - Ophthalmology (East Bay - Alameda County)

Community Health Technician - Ophthalmology (East Bay - Alameda County)

Proctor Foundation

Full Time

85957BR

Job Summary

The Community Health Technician (CHT) will perform independently or with general direction to execute, manage, and coordinate research protocols and outreach activities, as directed by the Study Coordinator and Principal Investigator (PI). This includes coordinating the data collection and daily operations of this community-based study under the guidelines of research protocols, UCSF policies, and relevant regulatory agency policies.

The incumbent's duties may include but are not limited to : supporting the implementation of a mobile glaucoma screening program; coordinating participant outreach and appointment scheduling; conducting on-site vision screening procedures, data collection and entry; managing study progress; reporting study progress to investigators; participating in any internal and external audits or reviews of study protocols; and performing other duties as assigned.

The CHT will be responsible for driving and operating a mobile outreach van equipped with devices for vision screening. Therefore, candidates must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record (no violations, at-fault accidents, or traffic-related convictions), and be comfortable operating and parking the van and managing sensitive equipment. The van will be stationed at partnering clinics, where the CHT will conduct on-site vision screenings, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), tonometry, visual field testing, and visual acuity assessment. CHTs will be trained to perform screening procedures, in addition to REDCap data entry and other research tasks.

Ideal applicants will have ophthalmic / optometric technician training or certifications and / or prior experience in community-based health work, preferably in clinical or research settings, and should be comfortable working with diverse populations. Strong communication, organization, and data entry skills are essential. Spanish language proficiency and experience with electronic health records is strongly preferred.

This is a full-time, in-person position based in the East Bay Area.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The budget for this position is between $35.35 / hour - $40.60 / hour.

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Department Description

The F.I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology at UCSF is committed to engaging in research activities and providing state-of-art patient care that address infectious and inflammatory diseases that cause blindness. The mission is the prevention of blindness worldwide through research and teaching focused on infectious and inflammatory eye disease.

Required Qualifications

• HS graduation and some post-secondary training. As well as sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities; and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments and outside institutions; and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population.
• Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines.
• Driver's license and clean driving record. Candidates selected for further consideration should be prepared to provide a current DMV record upon request.
• Experience with data entry
• We are hiring for two positions, one of which requires fluency in Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009335 CLIN RSCH CRD

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

University Professional Technical Employees - Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Oakland, CA

Campus

TBD

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8 : 30am-5pm, East Bay, Alameda County