Field Interviewer: Flexible, Part-Time Data Collection

Westat, Inc.; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Westat is seeking Field Interviewers to support the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), a national study of health care costs and usage in the United States. Field Interviewers conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults in households, traveling as needed and collecting data securely.

The role is part-time with two data-collection periods each year, requiring January 2027 training and potential overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Be 18 or older with the ability to enter confidentiality agreements.
• Willing to complete mandatory training and travel for the job.
• Available to work part-time with evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and computer-assisted video interviews with adults in households.
• Contact households, set appointments, and collect interview data and documents.
• Transmit data daily and comply with data security requirements.

Job description

Westat is seeking Field Interviewers to support the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), a national study of health care costs and usage in the United States. Field Interviewers conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults in households, traveling as needed and collecting data securely.

The role is part-time with two data-collection periods each year, requiring January 2027 training and potential overnight travel.