Student Assistant 1

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The student HPA assistant serves as a Health Promotion Advocate (HPA) in the Emergency Department (ED) Population Health and Health Services (PH2S)/HealthNow program. This program focuses on population health, using a systematic approach to proactively address health needs. The student HPA assistant will assist screening ED patients for various program initiatives and work alongside full-time staff to complete assigned activities. Under the supervision of program staff/leadership, the student worker may perform a variety of clinical-support and administrative tasks to support the program. This position serves as an opportunity to learn and participate in clinical processes, public health, and social work in a real-world setting.

Essential Functions

1. Screen potentially eligible patients for various health-related programs.

2. Refer patients to higher-level HPAs for additional linkage and interventions.

Requirements

1. Currently enrolled student at the Ohio State University.

2. Prior experience in clinical/patient interaction or counseling or current enrollment in health field training program is preferred (e.g., social work, nursing, public health).

3. Ability to work with diverse populations in a respectful, collaborative manner.

4. Commit to working a minimum of 16 hours per week at assigned location.

5. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout clinical and administrative sites.

6. Ability to work a variety of shifts with shift period ranging from 4-8 hours (8am-12a) Monday-Sunday as scheduled.

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.