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- Job ID
- 3260BR
- Job Title
- Assessment Administrators
- Location
- US - Nationwide
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- We are seeking motivated individuals, who are committed to excellence and are experienced in working with primary and secondary school students. Westat will be conducting the 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP or The Nation's Report Card, for the National Center for Education Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Education. The position involves conducting assessment sessions with 4th-, 8th-, and 12th-grade students in participating schools across the country. Each session lasts approximately 90 minutes, and involves about 30 students. You will work on a team but will conduct some sessions alone. This opportunity is ideal for retired educators. Your duties will include:• Preparing assessment materials and assessment locations,• Checking student attendance,• Reading directions aloud to the students from a prepared script,• Monitoring the sessions,• Answering student questions using prepared guidelines,• Collecting completed assessment materials, and• Preparing completed materials for shipping.Westat provides complete paid training for all job responsibilities, paid time and mileage reimbursement for local driving to and from schools, weekly paychecks with direct deposit available, and opportunities for advancement based on performance.Qualified applicants should:• Be fluent in English (persons speaking fluent English and Spanish are encouraged to apply),• Be detail-oriented,• Have the ability to work effectively on a diverse team,• Be able to work with students in a classroom setting,• Be willing to submit fingerprints for a required FBI background check,• Have the ability to lift a box weighing 15 pounds and carry it up the stairs with or without a reasonable accommodation,• Possess a valid driver's license and the use of a reliable car to travel to and from schools,• Be available to work 20 to 30 hours a week, during the day from January 24 to March 4, 2011, and• Be available to attend a local one-day training session between January 3 and January 21, 2011.
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- Job ID
- 3398BR
- Job Title
- DAWN-Medical Record Abstractors
- Location
- IL - Chicago
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- Westat, a national social science research corporation, is hiring individuals to gather and report data for a long-term national public health surveillance system that monitors trends in drug-related emergency department visits. Familiarity with medical records and/or medical terminology is required. Familiarity with computers including using multiple computer applications is necessary. We are looking for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, respectful of confidential information, and comfortable in a hospital environment. Applicants who can work 24 - 32 hours Monday – Friday between 8:00a – 10p are preferred. The pay rate for this position is $15.50 per hour.
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- Job ID
- 3399BR
- Job Title
- DAWN-Medical Record Abstractor
- Location
- CA - Los Angeles
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- Westat is hiring an individual to gather and report data for a long-term national public health surveillance system operated on behalf of the Substance Abuse mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Drug Abuse Warning network or DAWN monitors trends in drug-related emergency department visits and data are collected at participating hospitals through a review of emergency department records. Familiarity with medical records and/or medical terminology is required. Familiarity with computers including using multiple computer applications is necessary. We are looking for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, respectful of confidential information, and comfortable in a hospital environment. Applicants who can work 25-30 hours between 8:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M., in two departments, are preferred. This hospital conducts a background check, requires a drug screen, proof of TB & up to date immunizations. These tests make take some time to complete and the start date and training cannot begin until then. The pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour.
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- Job ID
- 3400BR
- Job Title
- ECLS-K-Assessor
- Location
- US - Nationwide
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- The Early Childhood Longitudinal Study—Kindergarten Class of 2010-2011 (ECLS-K: 2011) is an important study providing comprehensive data about children's early learning and development, transition into kindergarten and progress through elementary school. We are seeking detail-oriented individuals to conduct in-person child assessments at schools and telephone parent interviews using a Westat-provided laptop computer. Assessors will also follow-up on the collection of consent forms, report regularly to a Team Leader, communicate with project and school staff via e-mail, complete and submit administrative paperwork and transmit child assessment and parent interview data regularly.Candidates :• Must be able to work up to 30-40 hours per week, when work is available from August through December 2010, and March through June, 2011.• Must be able to attend an out of town training from August 13-22, 2010.• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in Education preferred.• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English. If hired to be a bilingual assessor, must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish.• Must be willing to submit to a federal mandated background check.• Must comply with all data security and confidentiality requirements.• Must be able to lift and carry 20 lbs (laptop computer and assessment materials), with or without accommodation, in and out of your home, vehicle and schools.• Must have experience with keyboarding and electronic data entry.• Must have existing regular and reliable access to telephone service, either landline or cellular.• Must have regular access to a broadband internet connection or an analog telephone line.• Must be willing to adapt to changes in school schedules and requirements.• Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable, insured transportation.• Must be a team player and have excellent verbal communication skills.• Must display a professional appearance and demeanor.• Must live in one of the following areas:Bakersfield, CALitchfield, MNTacoma, WASan Francisco, CAPalo Alto, CAProvo, UTBuffalo, MNSauk Rapids, MNEdinburg, TXGalveston, TXTucson, AZDel Rio, TXFarmington/Aztec, NMKansas City, MOWesson, MSAustin, TXPortsmouth, VAThis is a part-time, non-exempt position with no benefits. Pay rate range ($12.00-$15.20) is based on area of residency and relevant experience.
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- Job ID
- 3412BR
- Job Title
- DAWN-Medical Record Abstractors
- Location
- TX - Houston
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- Westat is hiring an individual to gather and report data for a long-term national public health surveillance system operated on behalf of the Substance Abuse mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Drug Abuse Warning network or DAWN monitors trends in drug-related emergency department visits and data are collected at participating hospitals through a review of emergency department records. Familiarity with medical records and/or medical terminology is required. Familiarity with computers including using multiple computer applications is necessary. We are looking for an individual who is dependable, detail-oriented, respectful of confidential information, and comfortable in a hospital environment. Applicants who can work 16 – 20 hours every other Saturday & Sunday between 1:00pm – 9:00pm are preferred. The pay rate for this position is $15.50 per hour.
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- Job ID
- 3431BR
- Job Title
- DAWN-Medical Record Abstractors
- Location
- TX - Houston
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- We are currently seeking individuals to gather and report data for a long-term national public health surveillance system operated on behalf of the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Drug Abuse Warning network or DAWN monitors trends in drug-related emergency department visits and data are collected at participating hospitals through a review of emergency department records. Familiarity with medical records and/or medical terminology is required. Familiarity with computers including using multiple computer applications is necessary. We are looking for individuals who are dependable, detail-oriented, respectful of confidential information, and comfortable in a hospital environment. Applicants who can work part time 24-32 hours or 32-40 hours, M-F 3:00p - midnight are preferred. The pay rate for this position is $15.50 per hour.
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- Job ID
- 3437BR
- Job Title
- DAWN-Medical Record Abstractor
- Location
- ID - Nampa
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- We are currently seeking an individual to gather and report data for a long-term national public health surveillance system that monitors trends in drug-related emergency department visits. Familiarity with medical records and/or medical terminology is required. Familiarity with computers including using multiple computer applications is necessary. We are looking for an individual who is dependable, detail-oriented, respectful of confidential information, and comfortable in a hospital environment. Applicants who can work 15 hours per week between 4pm-10pm weekdays and 8am-10pm weekends are preferred. The pay rate for this position is $13.50 per hour.
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- Job ID
- 3439BR
- Job Title
- Clerk
- Location
- WA - Yakima
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) is an important ongoing study of health care costs and usage being conducted for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We are looking for a candidate with basic office and computer skills. The primary role of the clerk is to assist the project supervisor with administrative duties. This individual should have experience in data entry, and other related tasks such as document reviewing, filing, mailing. The position is located in Yakima, WA and requires an average commitment of 8 to 10 hours per week, when work is available. A high school degree or its equivalent is required. This is a part-time, nonexempt position with no benefits. It is required that you complete a background check during the hiring process. Pay rate is based on area of residency. For further information, please email your name, city, county and state, and a daytime phone number to mepsjobs@westat.com. This is for information only. For applications and resume, please use the online application.
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- Job ID
- 3453BR
- Job Title
- DAWN-Medical Record Abstractors
- Location
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- TX - Cleveland
- TX - Tomball
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- We are hiring a medical records abstractor to gather and report data for a long-term national public health surveillance system that monitors trends in drug-related emergency department visits. The ideal candidate will conduct research at two different hospitals. Familiarity with medical records and/or medical terminology, as well as familiarity with computers (including using multiple computer applications) is required. We are looking for a candidate who is dependable, detail-oriented, respectful of confidential information, and comfortable in a hospital environment. Candidates who can work part time 24 - 30 hours Tuesday-Friday between 8:00a - 5:00p are preferred. This medical records abstractor will work two days at one hospital facility 12 – 15 hours and two days 12 – 15 hours at the other. The pay rate for this position is $15.50 per hour.
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- Job ID
- 3455BR
- Job Title
- PARA-Assessor
- Location
- PA - Hermitage
- Career Area
- Field Data Collection
- Job Description
- We are currently seeking a motivated individual with a commitment to excellence to serve as an assessor for a reading assessment study conducted for the Partnership for Accessible Reading Assessment, with principal investigators from the University of Minnesota. The Field Assessor will travel to schools and assess student one-on-one and/or in a group setting. Candidates must be available to work from August 30th to November 30th. The Field Assessor should be able to work well with a partner and communicate respectfully with representatives from the school. Qualifications include experience working with students, especially students with disabilities. Mandatory training will be held on September 9th, 2010. This is a part-time non-exempt position with limited benefits. Pay rates are based on base pay and experience. Please contact parastudy@westat.com for further information about this position. This for information ONLY, and not resumes or applications.
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