Occupation

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

Human Advantage 76%

Significant human skills needed

AI Automation Risk Low Risk
2.8 / 10

This occupation requires complex human judgment, social interaction, and creative problem-solving that are difficult to automate.

Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing form. May sort, classify, and file forms.

Also Known As: Admissions Advisor, Admissions Associate, Admissions Clerk, Admissions Recruiter, Admissions Representative, Admissions Specialist, Admitting Clerk, Admitting Interviewer +46 more

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Core Tasks

  1. Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.
  2. Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.
  3. Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.
  4. Perform office duties, such as telemarketing or customer service inquiries, maintaining staff records, billing patients, or receiving payments.
  5. Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
  6. Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.
  7. Perform patient services, such as answering the telephone or assisting patients with financial or medical questions.
  8. Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.
  9. Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
  10. Supervise or train other staff members.
  11. Prepare reports to provide answers in response to specific problems.
  12. Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.

Supplemental Tasks (4)

  1. Locate and list addresses and households.
  2. Contact individuals to be interviewed at home, place of business, or field location, by telephone, mail, or in person.
  3. Collect and analyze data, such as studying old records, tallying the number of outpatients entering each day or week, or participating in federal, state, or local population surveys as a Census Enumerator.
  4. Explain survey objectives and procedures to interviewees and interpret survey questions to help interviewees' comprehension.

Education & Training

Job Zone 3 Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation with each education level.

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
42%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
33%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)
17%
Some College Courses
6%
Bachelor's Degree
1%
Master's Degree
0%

Technology & Tools

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Software (24)

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Tools & Equipment (9)

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  • Personal computers
  • Telephone headsets

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