Program Assistant/Phone Interviewer, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), Office of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health
Program Assistant/Phone Interviewer, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), Office of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health
Position Summary
The PRAMS Program Assistant/Phone Interviewer is assigned to the Office of Public Health (OPH), Bureau of Family Health (BFH) and is involved in many of the day-to-day PRAMS operational activities. This position is responsible for completion of telephone surveillance operations duties for the Louisiana PRAMS project and will enable protocol-compliant telephone data collection as outlined in the CDC PRAMS surveillance system protocol.
This position reports to the Statewide Surveillance Manager.
This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position and is classified as non-exempt. Candidates should be available to work 20 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma with 3+ years of experience in a health related field with relevant work experience required
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours required
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform all required phone interview operations activities as outlined in the CDC PRAMS protocol
- Perform any additional activities required to successfully complete phone operations as outlined in the CDC PRAMS protocol
- Complete all required trainings as mandated by Louisiana PRAMS and the CDC PRAMS protocol and guidance
- Assure compliance in following the appropriate script to conduct telephone interviews
- Assist in the management of all batch activities in PIDS, the PRAMS operations tracking software including survey data entry, new numbers entry and logging of received surveys
- Conduct PRAMS data collection, including conducting quality checks of data entered and make corrections as necessary
- Assist in the preparation of all out-going mail and process all incoming mail (completed surveys and returned mail)
- Meet staff data entry quotas, as well as interview call and completion quotas
- Search for new numbers and enters numbers according to operational schedule
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of all rewards using systematic approach and detailed logs for tracking by batch, mom, and gift card number
- Inform the Statewide Surveillance Manager of PRAMS activities on a frequent basis through participation in weekly meetings
- Participate in CDC training visits, workshops and conferences as necessary
- Work with Statewide Surveillance Manager, PRAMS team, CDC, and other PRAMS states to develop strategies and solutions to problems and situations regarding data collection and management
- Maintain confidentiality and security of all data according to state and federal requirements and regulations
- Participate in community MCH events, such as local “Baby Showers”, to promote PRAMS and track community outreach events throughout the year
- Assist in BFH folding parties to prepare materials
- Attend BFH staff meetings, workgroups and planning sessions as required
- Assist with special projects as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong computer skills and applications (including knowledge of word processing, Microsoft Office programs, Windows, and file management)
- Business English and Math knowledge and skills are necessary to conduct the day-to-day operations.
- Excellent communication skills, especially oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to enter data accurately into computer programs
- Ability to learn new computer software as required by the project
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability and willingness to be trained in new and technical areas
Salary
Salary is dependent on education and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer