Data Collector

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $23 - $34

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Data Collector performs duties involved in collecting and documenting data in support of research and information-gathering activities. The role participates in research and evaluation activities, performs fieldwork, conducts interviews, and helps organize, analyze, and report research data. The position is full-time, with a 40-hour workweek, in a clean, well-lit office environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or Public Health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that includes 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 the ability to relate to individuals at all levels.
• Ability to understand and maintain discretion and confidentiality related to all aspects of the study.
• Strong ability to interact with participants over the telephone.
• Excellent organizational skills; self-directed and persistent.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collect and document data in support of research and information-gathering activities.
• Participate in research and evaluation activities; edit collected data and perform follow-up activities.
• Assist with the design and testing of 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 needed.
• 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.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time