Job Description
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Research Recruiter to support its All of Us (AoU) program at our Beacon site.

Position Summary:

As part of the federal Precision Medicine Initiative, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading a new program, the All of Us Research Program, which seeks to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs for current and future generations.

To do this, All of Us is asking one million people to share their health information and samples of blood and urine (all de-identified) to build the largest health database of its kind, one that reflects the rich diversity of the United States. Researchers can then use this data to conduct thousands of studies. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people's health.

Sun River Health has partnered with NIH to offer patients the opportunity to enroll in All of Us. The Research Recruiter for All of Us bridges the gap between healthcare and research, engaging diverse communities in the program and providing essential education about research science.

The Research Recruiter will actively approach potential participants through a variety of in-person and virtual strategies. They will demonstrate outstanding customer service in all interactions, maintain confidential participant records, and facilitate informed consents and research surveys.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Educate patients and community members about All of Us and essential research concepts
• Provide digital education to patients by demonstrating device navigation, supporting email creation, and helping patients access the Sun River Health Patient Portal
• Actively engage potential participants in high-volume patient areas and clinical exam rooms
• Support community engagement by attending offsite events as needed
• Conduct phone outreach to potential participants
• Collect and record data in program applications
• Execute the research protocol in compliance with NIH and Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines
• Complete certification in human subjects research and uphold ethical research practices
• Help participants complete program activities virtually and in person
• Administer multiple informed consents and health-related surveys
• Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate
• Join meetings with All of Us partners, as requested by the Program Manager

Preferences, Skills and Qualifications:

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and driven, with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to other sites and offsite events
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

Minimum Position Requirements:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience : Customer or human services; coursework in biology, life sciences, and/or

research methodologies welcomed in lieu of work experience

Language : English; Spanish

Technical: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred

Skills: Dynamic, charismatic communication and superior customer service; independently motivated; experience working with culturally diverse communities
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.25 - $20.00 per hour
Responsibilities
Relation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
About Us
Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need - no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.