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Research Assistant-Healthcare Data

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
May 31, 2022

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Industry
Research
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Job summary:
Westat is seeking a qualified individual to work with a multidisciplinary research team on a variety of data-oriented health services research projects for federal government clients. Westat's health services research and policy portfolio is focused on innovative health care delivery, alternative Medicare and Medicaid payment, quality of care and quality measurement, health information technology and exchange, patient experience and patient safety.  This position is full time and is for a flexible telework arrangement. 
 
Job responsibilities:
•    Supporting data collection, data submission, and data intake. 
•    Conducting quality control checks on data and reports.
•    Performing data management and manipulation using MS Excel spreadsheets. 
•    Producing infographics and other data visualization products to effectively present data/results. 
•    Providing technical assistance through phone calls and e-mail communications and producing reports on technical assistance provided.
•    Supporting content updates for websites. 
•    Developing agendas and supporting internal and external meetings, webinars, and large conference calls involving clients, experts and stakeholders.
•    Writing meeting or call notes and managing follow through of action items. 
•    Assisting in project-related public communications activities. 

Basic qualifications: 
•    A bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health or a related field. 

Preferred qualifications:
•    Research project experience in a health-related area.

Minimum Qualifications: 
•    Experience and skill working with data and MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Health Advocate
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Protecting the health and safety of our employees and survey participants is a top priority for Westat. As a federal government contractor, Westat will require Westat staff, regardless of work location, to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire and to follow all safety protocols, subject to approved accommodations under applicable law.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
Website
Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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