MEPS Field Interviewer

Westat-posted about 1 year ago
$36,254 - $37,606/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Oklahoma City, OK
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Westat is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to work as Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). This role involves conducting in-person interviews with households to gather data on health care costs and usage in the United States. Field Interviewers will utilize a Westat-provided laptop for interviews and are responsible for ensuring data security and confidentiality while reporting to a field supervisor.

  • Conduct in-person interviews with adult members of households using a Westat-provided laptop computer (CAPI).
  • Perform computer-assisted video interviews (CAVI) for returning cases.
  • Contact households in-person and/or by phone to gain cooperation and set up appointments.
  • Collect MEPS-related electronically signed and/or hard copy documents.
  • Complete and submit administrative paperwork regularly to a field supervisor.
  • Comply with data security and confidentiality requirements.
  • Must be 18 years old or older (or an emancipated minor) and able to enter binding confidentiality agreements.
  • Available to complete a web-based home study training and a Zoom session prior to in-person training.
  • Available to travel for in-person training from March 10 to March 16, 2025.
  • Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the data collection period starting in early March 2025.
  • Must reside in the geographic location determined by the project to conduct in-person interviews.
  • Must have consistent access to a fully insured, reliable vehicle and a current valid driver's license.
  • Able to meet physical requirements, including lifting 20 pounds, walking several blocks, and climbing stairs.
  • Experience with computer-assisted in-person and/or computer-assisted video interviewing.
  • Public contact and/or cold calling experience.
  • Comfortable working in unfamiliar locations and communicating with diverse backgrounds.
  • Paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked.
  • Sick leave accrual based on hours worked.
  • Participation in the 401(k) program with employer matching dependent on hours worked.
  • Health and welfare payment of $4.93 weekly for up to 40 work hours per week.
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