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:

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.