Data Collector

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Data Collector performs duties involving the collection and documentation of data in support of research and information-gathering activities. The position participates in research and evaluation activities, including fieldwork, interviews, data editing and follow-up, and assistance with data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or Public Health, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Training in research methodology, computerized data processing, and/or interviewing techniques.
• Experience in a research environment.
• Experience in the department to be served.
• Experience in clinical research, including interviewing and data-collection procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to individuals at all levels.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality concerning all aspects of the study.
• Strong ability to interact with participants by telephone.
• Excellent organizational skills; self-directed and persistent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of research and evaluation activities.
• Edit collected data and perform follow-up activities.
• Assist in designing and testing questionnaires, data input sheets, and other data-collection mechanisms.
• Supervise and participate in coding data in preparation for computer operations.
• Coordinate the collection and organization of materials and data used in research reports, publications, and program descriptions.
• Assist with data analyses and prepare charts, graphs, and reports based on research data.
• Perform fieldwork on assigned research projects.
• Establish and coordinate interview schedules and conduct interviews with patients, family members, and the public.
• Assist individuals with preliminary forms and questionnaires and answer questions as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Career development programs
• Potential annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay, such as shift or on-call pay, where applicable
• Incentive pay for select positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level