Data Collector

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Research Assistant to support data collection and documentation for research and information gathering activities in a clinical setting. The role involves participating in all phases of research, editing data, and assisting in study design, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social science, education, or public health, or an equivalent combination of experience and education, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social science, education, or public health.
• Experience in a research environment and in clinical research.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Research experience

Clinical research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Telephone interviewing

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or Public Health

Job description

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