MEPS Field Interviewer — Flexible Evenings & Travel

Westat, Inc.; Southgate (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Westat, Inc. is hiring Field Interviewers to support the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) in the United States. Field Interviewers conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults, arrange interviews, and collect signed documents using a Westat laptop.

Training and travel, including a January 2027 in-person training, are mandatory. The role is part-time with two data collection periods per year, requiring travel to households and potential overnight trips.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to sign confidentiality agreements.
• Must complete mandatory web-based home study training between January 4 and January 15, 2027.
• Must attend mandatory in-person training in January 2027, including travel to training events.
• Must complete post-training home study and additional mandatory trainings after in-person training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adult household members.
• Make initial contact, set interviews, and collect data and signed documents.
• Transmit electronic data daily when working and ensure data security and confidentiality.
• Travel to MEPS in-person training and, at times, to local and long-distance households, including overnight travel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public contact

Time management

Job description

Westat, Inc. is hiring Field Interviewers to support the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) in the United States. Field Interviewers conduct in-person and computer-assisted interviews with adults, arrange interviews, and collect signed documents using a Westat laptop.

Training and travel, including a January 2027 in-person training, are mandatory. The role is part-time with two data collection periods per year, requiring travel to households and potential overnight trips.