Health Promoter

1 week ago


San Antonio, United States Pinnacle Clinical Research Part time
Come join our team and make a difference as we blaze the way into the future of liver medicine. Pinnacle Clinical Research is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research with a special focus on fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic). We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. 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:
  • Previous Promotora experience required
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Education requirements correlate to Texas Department of State Health Services certification requirements
  • Training – Completion of an approved DSHS certified 160-hour competency-based Community Health Worker training program OR Experience – At least 1000 cumulative hours of community health work services
  • Ability to work independently and as a team to meet goals, objectives and deadlines

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:
  • Bilingual required – Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Be willing to travel at minimum 50% of the job
  • Must have reliable transportation

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.
  • Work is performed in an office/laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
  • Exposure to biological fluids and/or bloodborne pathogens. 
  • Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
  • Occasional travel may be required domestic and/or international.
  • Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
  • Frequent mobility required.
  • Occasional squatting, kneeling, or bending.
  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including medical equipment with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.


About Pinnacle Clinical Research:

Pinnacle Clinical Research is dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research with a special focus on fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic). We pride ourselves on conducting high quality research as a complement to the medical care that our volunteers receive from their routine care center. Be a part of the discovery


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