What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Collector, Epidemiology position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
This position performs administrative work in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study, a 30-year running study of 2000 elderly adults in Forsyth County NC. The data collector must be able to collect data efficiently with accuracy through telephone interviews conducted with the participants. Be willing to obtain required annual training and certification to administer phone interviews and Cognitive surveying. Have the ability to learn and adapt to new interview material distributed for collection. The data collector must have great organizational skills, be self-initiated, with exceptional communication skills.
JOB SUMMARY
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.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION
CITI training or willingness to complete when hired
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
- Data entry
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Must be able to work both with a team and independently
- Time Management
- Experience in a research environment
- Experience in a healthcare environment
- Experience working with elderly population preferred
