Data Collector

Job description

Department: 38923 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Gerontology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Additional Desirable Experience: Experience working with older adults. Fluency in Spanish is beneficial. Skills and Qualifications: 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 Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35 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: Bachelor's 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well lit, office environment Our Commitment to You: 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 teammate's 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, and Short- 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. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.