About the role#
The Center for International Health (CIH) at Upstate Medical University works with refugee and immigrant populations. You will support a multidisciplinary team that includes care coordination, pharmacy, and behavioral health services. This role involves both in-clinic tasks and community outreach to help patients navigate the American health system.
What you'll do#
Your daily tasks will vary based on clinic needs and supervisor assignments. Responsibilities include:
- Accompanying patients to appointments within the hospital and building.
- Retrieving medications from the pharmacy.
- Performing pre-visit chart reviews and documenting health maintenance metrics.
- Assisting the care coordination team with social determinants of health barriers.
- Organizing and re-stocking donation storage.
- Helping with health education for individual patients.
- Supporting the annual Refugee Health Fair.
- Assisting with community health screenings and seasonal flu or covid vaccine clinics.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current student enrolled at Upstate Medical University.
- You must be approved for financial aid through the Student Financial Aid office.
- A commitment to health equity and cultural humility.
- A creative and self-directed work ethic.
- Experience with global populations and proficiency in multiple languages are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Syracuse, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $17 per hour.
- Schedule: Negotiable based on class hours between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional night and weekend opportunities.
About Upstate Medical University
Upstate Medical University operates as an academic medical center in Syracuse, New York. The organization manages multiple facilities including Upstate University Hospital and the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. It focuses on medical education, biomedical research, and patient care. As the largest employer in the region, the institution maintains a staff of over 13,000 people.
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