UTHealth Houston · 19 hours ago
Data Collector - School of Public Health (Bilingual)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expUTHealth Houston is a leading institution in healthcare education and innovation. They are seeking a Data Collector to support a research study aimed at increasing access to fruits and vegetables among low-income pre-diabetic patients in Houston's East End, involving both in-person and remote interactions with study participants.
EducationHealthcareProfessional ServicesHealth Care
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contacts study participants to schedule interviews in the research study, usually by telephone
Interviews and establishes rapport with study participants in order to encourage complete accurate responses and continuing participation in the study. Works in the field and over the phone, going to homes. Conducts interviews in an environment, which may be dirty, have unpleasant odors, or be in generally unfavorable locations or weather conditions
Decides methods of tracing participants (map tracing, phone and address verification, check public records), how to conduct interviews (whether some questions are inappropriate), and whether callbacks are necessary to get further information while coding
Tracks all calls and data collected in partnership with research study team
Project manager or principal reviews work
Utilizes the equipment as trained by project manager or principal in order to obtain the required information
Codes and edits information for research projects for entry into database
Handles administrative details (ex. time and effort reports, mileage reports)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
Two years related experience with emphasis on public contact. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement
Bilingual in Spanish, highly preferred
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish, highly preferred
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
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