MEPS Field Interviewer

Westat • Atlantic City, NJ

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About The Position

Westat is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to work as Field Interviewers for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). This role involves conducting in-person interviews with households to gather data on health care costs and usage in the United States. Field Interviewers will utilize a Westat-provided laptop for interviews and are responsible for ensuring data security and confidentiality while interacting with participants.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older (or an emancipated minor) and able to enter binding confidentiality agreements.
• Must complete a web-based home study training and a Zoom session prior to in-person training.
• Must be available for a five and a half day in-person training from March 11 to March 16, 2025.
• Must be available for additional web-based and virtual training activities after in-person training.
• Must reside in and travel to the geographic location determined by the project.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
• Must be willing to travel locally for project work, with some overnight travel as needed.
• Must meet physical requirements, including lifting 20 pounds, walking several blocks, and climbing stairs while carrying equipment.
• Must have consistent access to a reliable vehicle and a current valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computer-assisted in-person and/or computer-assisted video interviewing.
• Public contact and/or cold calling experience.
• Comfortable working in unfamiliar locations and communicating with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person interviews with adult members of households using a Westat-provided laptop computer (CAPI).
• Perform computer-assisted video interviews (CAVI) for returning cases.
• Contact households in-person and/or by phone to gain cooperation and set up appointments.
• Collect MEPS-related electronically signed and/or hard copy documents.
• Report regularly to a field supervisor and complete administrative paperwork.
• Comply with data security and confidentiality requirements.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $19.11.
• Health and welfare payment of $4.93 per hour for up to 40 hours per week.
• Paid vacation and holiday leave based on hours worked.
• Accrual of sick leave based on hours worked.
• Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) program with employer matching dependent on hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed