Data Collector

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hou rs Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full Time

Pay Range:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision performs duties involved in the collection and documentation of data in support of research and information gathering activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in Social Science Education or Public Health; or an equivalent combination of experience and education including training in research methodology computerized data processing and/or interviewing techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs duties involved in the collection and documentation of data in support of research and information gathering activities.
• Participates in all aspects of research and evaluation activities. Edits collected data and performs follow-up activities.
• Assists in the design and testing of questionnaires data input sheets and other data collection mechanisms.
• Supervises and participates in the coding of data in preparation for computer operations.
• Coordinates the collection and organization of materials and data used in research reports publications and program descriptions.
• Assists in data analyses and preparation of charts graphs and reports obtained from research data.
• Performs fieldwork on assigned research project.
• Establishes and coordinates interview schedules and conducts interviews with patients family members and the public.
• Assists individuals in filling out preliminary forms and questionnaires and answers questions as required.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a research environment
• Experience in department to be served
• Experience in clinical research including interviewing and data collection procedures
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of relating to individuals at all levels
• Must understand and maintain discretion and confidentiality related to all aspects of the study
• Strong ability to interact with participants over the telephone
• Must have excellent organizational skills be self-directed and persistent

Additional Desirable Experience:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clean well lit office environment

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Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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