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Smile Train Data Entry
We are looking for one or two persons who are exceptionally good with computers, in particular with using the Internet, to help enter surgery data and pre, post op photos into smile train's database. This job can be performed wither in Mexico, at the time of the clinics, or within 30 days of each clinic (Smile Train data has a deadline associated with it).
You will work with us to arrange transfer of the medical images taken on Friday and Saturday, and surgery reports entered into our database on Saturday. You will ensure that the images are sized to Smile Train standards, You will also use our database lookup system to identify the surgeries that were performed, and locate the surgery reports that were entered.
You will use software provided by Smile Train to enter in each surgery, and upload the data into the database.
For a description of the work involved related to data entry at the clinic, please see: [1]
Requirements:
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must have a passion for accuracy.
- Must be great with computers, and the Internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to search data into the database.
- Must be able to follow directions.
- Must have a Windows XP or Vista PC or laptop, and photo editing software (such as Photoshop). Must be able to resize images, convert them to JPEG, and resize them to exact requirements of Smile Train (640x480).
- Ideally you are able to attend the clinic in Ensenada, but it is not required.
- Must be willing to ask questions when something doesn't seem right.
If interested, send details of your skills and availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
Headshot Photographer
We need someone who can work with us Fridays to take photos of kids as they are triaged in the computer registration area of the clinic. The headshots are informal photos that allow us to identify the patient more easily on forms and in the database. Your job is to take these photos, scale them to size, and later in the day, upload them into our database. We see around 100 kids each clinic, registering one every 2 or 3 sminutes, so this is a job that is fast paced, and requires focus and long hours on your feet. We will provide a laptop or computer for you to use to upload the photos, or you can take the work home with you to upload if you prefer. Ideally, you have a camera that you can use, but if not, we can make arrangements to provide one.
Requirements:
- Must be able to take clear photographs of children. Full body, headshot, whatever it takes so we can identify the child easily.
- Must be able to keep a clear, correct record of the photos and the name and ID of the patient.
- Must be able to scale the photos to no larger than 640x480 JPEG
- Must be great with computers, and the internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to upload the photos into the database.
- Must have exceptional organizational skills and good work ethic.
- Must be able to work on his or her feet for 4 to 5 hours with little downtime.
- Must be able to attend the clinic starting at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Ensenada.
- Must not be distracted by other duties during the clinic.
- Must be punctual, and able to attend clinics in Mexico on a regular basis.
- Ideally, have a camera, 2 Megapixel or better, 640x480 JPEG or better.
If interested, send details of your skills and your availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
Surgery Screening Photographer
We need someone who can work with us Fridays to take pre-surgery photos of kids. Two photos are required: A full frontal picture of the child, showing head to chin, and an intraoral photo, showing the inside of the mouth to document the condition of the childs' palate. Your job is to take these photos, scale them to size, and later in the day (or after the clinic), upload them into our database. In the end, you will be photographing anywhere from 15 to 25 kids during a 6 to 8 hour shift.
See http://thousandsmiles.org/tsvolunteer/wiki/index.php/Smile_Train_Reporting for the context for which these photos are necessary.
Requirements:
- Must be able to take clear photographs. The photo standards are described here: [2]
- Must be comfortable working with higher-end photo equipment (e.g., Digital SLR).
- Must be able to keep a clear, correct record of the photos and the name and ID of the patient.
- Must be able to scale the photos to no larger than 640x480 JPEG 50KB in size.
- Must have an exceptional personality, willing to work with difficult situations (e.g., crying and fidgeting patients), and work well with others.
- Must be great with computers, and the Internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to upload the photos into the database.
- Must be able to attend the clinic starting at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Ensenada.
- Must not be distracted by other duties during the clinic.
- Must be punctual, and able to attend clinics in Mexico on a regular basis.
If interested, send details of your skills and availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
Surgery Photographer
We need someone who can work with us Saturdays at the hospital to take post-surgery photos of kids. Two photos are required: A full frontal picture of the child, showing head to chin, and an intraoral photo, showing the inside of the mouth to document the condition of the childs' palate. Your job is to take these photos, scale them to size, and later in the day (or after the clinic), and upload them into our database. In the end, you will be photographing anywhere from 15 to 25 kids during a 6 to 8 hour shift.
See http://thousandsmiles.org/tsvolunteer/wiki/index.php/Smile_Train_Reporting for the context for which these photos are necessary.
Requirements:
- Must be able to take clear photographs to published standards. The photo standards are described here: [3]
- Must be comfortable working with higher-end photo equipment (e.g., Digital SLRs).
- Must be comfortable working in a highly volatile situation, and able to follow directions of the medical staff.
- Must be respectful of the nurses and doctors who are performing the surgeries.
- Must be able to keep a clear, correct record of the photos and the name and ID of the patient.
- Must be able to scale the photos to no larger than 640x480 JPEG 50KB in size.
- Must have an exceptional personality, willing to work with difficult situations (e.g., surgery room environment).
- Must be great with computers, and the internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to upload the photos into the database.
- Must be able to attend the clinic starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in Ensenada.
- Must not be distracted by other duties during the clinic.
- Must be punctual, and able to attend clinics in Mexico on a regular basis.
If interested, send details of your skills and availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
Surgery Data Entry
We are looking for one or two persons who are exceptionally good with computers, in particular with using the Internet, to help enter surgery and medical history data for patients during the clinic. The source of this data is a medical history form filled in by patients when the register with us on Fridays, and Surgery data filled in by surgeons on Saturday after surgeries are complete. We prefer someone who is able to do this work during the weekend of the clinic, but some of this can be taken home and done immediately after the clinic if necessary (sometimes, the internet connection will be down at the hospital, requiring the data to be entered at a later time).
You will be asked to enter in appoximately 100 medical history forms obtained on Friday, and anywhere from 15 to 20 surgery-related forms obtained on Saturday. Expect about 4 to 5 hours of work, which can be done at your own pace during the day, but hopefully completed before the last surgery patient is discharged Saturday evening.
For a description of the work involved, please see: [4]
Requirements:
- Must be detail oriented.
- If a form is illegible (remember, Doctors are filling in these forms :-) you must be willing to hunt down the surgeon and get clarification.
- Must be respectful of the nurses and doctors performing the surgeries.
- Must be comfortable working in a hospital environment.
- Must have a passion for accuracy.
- Must be great with computers, and the Internet, and be able to search for the patient in the database, and use our system to enter data into the database.
- Must be able to attend the clinic starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in Ensenada.
- Must not be distracted by other duties during the clinic.
- Must be punctual, and able to attend clinics in Mexico on a regular basis.
- Must be willing to ask questions when something doesn't seem right.
If interested, send details of your skills and availability to Syd Logan at the following e-mail: thousandsmilesmail at yahoo dot com
