Research Associate I- Field Interviewer Job at Kaiser Permanente, Pleasanton, CA

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Pleasanton, CA

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic, communicative, and detail-oriented individual to work as a field interviewer for our Cognitive Health Research study team. Our field studies seek to evaluate how lifecourse risk and protective factors affect cognitive decline later in life. The interviewer may work across any one of our active field studies but will likely recruit and interview participants for the Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans (STAR). The 3 field studies include: Study of Healthy Aging in African Americans (STAR), Kaiser Healthy Aging and Diverse Life Experiences (KHANDLE), and Life After 90 (LA90).The ideal candidate will be someone committed to furthering research in aging populations. The RAI will screen, recruit and schedule participants for clinic- and home-based in-person interviews. The RAI will administer a structured interview including a detailed questionnaire about life experiences, a cognitive test battery, and the collection of physical measurements. The RAI will also assist with in-office administrative support for the team as needed. The interviewer should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner. Evening and weekend work required (as recruitment dictates) to accommodate working participants. This may require regular communication with participants in the early evening and the ability to complete study visits outside of regular working hours. Coordinates small scale project(s) e.g., less than one year, under 100k annually. Works under general supervision. Final review required for each phase of assignment. Essential Responsibilities: + Coordinates recruitment of participants and develops information packets for the participants. Monitors and tracks participant progress throughout the project and provides follow-up as needed. Assists with development of research instruments. Trains research assistants. + Edits and manipulates data; performs data manipulation to produce progress reports including basic statistical analyses. Maintains project records & reports. Reviews literature relating to research project. May conduct detailed, complex in-person or telephone interviews. May be responsible for data quality assurance. May coordinate small scale research projects. + Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. Secondary Functions: This is for 1-2 years. Continuation is contingent upon contract/grant funding. Basic Qualifications: Experience + Minimum one (1) year of experience in one or more of the technical areas required - Professional certification (e.g., RN, RHIT, RD, etc.) may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Education + High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration + N/A Additional Requirements: + Experience with interviewing & chart review. + Basic knowledge of questionnaire design & simple data analysis & interpretation. + Knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, & database applications. + Familiar with medical terminology. + Must be able to work in Labor/ Management Partnership environment. + Evening and weekend work required (as recruitment dictates) Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field preferred, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field. + Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. + Must have own car, valid driver's license and travel throughout bay area. + Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish speaker preferred but not required. + Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. + Experience working with recruitment and retention in diverse communities. + Ability to maintain meticulous organization of study related documents COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Research Associate I- Field Interviewer LOCATION: Pleasanton, California REQNUMBER: 1355942 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Local area, Work from home, Afternoon shift,

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