Data Collector

State of North Carolina

23h • $50,000 - $87,654 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Data Collector position supports the HIV/STD Surveillance Unit by conducting data collection activities for the Medical Monitoring Project (MMP), a CDC-funded HIV surveillance initiative. This role involves recruiting participants, conducting interviews, and performing medical record reviews to gather data on healthcare access, outcomes, and related factors. Responsibilities include statewide travel to maintain provider relationships, perform field visits, and complete on-site data abstractions. Work requires adherence to confidentiality standards and effective communication with diverse populations to support public health research and program improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience conducting structured interviews with diverse populations, including discussing highly sensitive topics such as sexual and drug use behaviors, in a respectful and professional manner.
• Proven success performing medical record abstractions at healthcare provider facilities and accurately documenting clinical information for surveillance projects.
• Skilled in using electronic data collection software and related computer applications to manage and submit confidential health data securely and efficiently.
• Extensive experience coordinating statewide field operations, including participant recruitment, in-person interviews, and maintaining relationships with medical providers to support data collection activities.
• Advanced capability preparing detailed reports and maintaining accurate records of interviews, medical abstractions, and recruitment activities to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Recruit eligible participants for the Medical Monitoring Project through telephone outreach and in-person engagement.
• Conduct structured interviews with persons living with HIV to collect data on healthcare access, outcomes, and behavioral factors.
• Perform medical record abstractions at healthcare provider facilities to obtain clinical and treatment information.
• Travel statewide, including overnight, to conduct recruitment visits, interviews, and data collection activities at medical offices and public facilities.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with medical providers to facilitate access to patient lists, schedules, and space for interviews.
• Document and manage collected data using electronic data collection software in compliance with confidentiality and security protocols.
• Coordinate field operations to ensure timely completion of interviews and medical record reviews according to project timelines.
• Communicate effectively with participants and providers regarding sensitive topics, including sexual and drug use behaviors, in a respectful and nonjudgmental manner.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records of recruitment, interviews, and data abstraction activities for program evaluation.
• Support project planning and implementation by providing feedback on recruitment strategies and operational processes.

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level