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Title: Temporary Program Specialist II (Data Entry)

State Dept: Texas Department of State Health Services

Internal Dept: Goodwill Temporary Services

Status: Non-Exempt - Full Time

Hours: Mon to Fri, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Address: 5425 Polk St Houston, TX 77023

Salary/Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour, weekly pay

Job Description:

Perform moderately complex (journey-level) technical assistance work for public Health Region 6/5 South (PHR 6/5S) Tuberculosis (TB) Program. Work involves data entry into the National Electronic Data Surveillance System (NEDSS) and perform quality assurance activities to ensure data accuracy. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

General Qualification Guidelines, Experience and Education - Must Have

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in biological sciences, mathematics, public health, health information systems, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience in entering data in electronic health information management systems data management is preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology

• Knowledge of the foundation of public health

• Skilled in emotional intelligence

• Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships

• Skilled in the use of a computer and applicable software (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Teams)

• Skilled in working with large datasets (including data entry, data management, and analysis)

• Ability to interpret public health laws and regulations

• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and in writing

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to complete assignments

• Ability to follow instructions

• Ability to identify problems and to problem-solve

• Ability to maintain flexibility with assigned tasks or shifting priorities (change management)

• Ability to be detail-oriented

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with managers, co-workers, the public, and professional groups

• Ability to maintain confidential material

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills

• Ability to prioritize workload

• Ability to take initiative

• Ability to provide constructive and critical feedback and guidance to programs

• Ability to abide by Texas Department of State Health Services, Standard of Conduct, and policies and procedures

Essential Job Functions:

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Reviews TB data records prepared in a comma-separated values (.csv) file and enters all assigned data records into NEDSS. Prioritizes TB data records for entry into NEDSS in accordance with instructions provided.

• Verifies entry into NEDSS by reviewing, correcting deleting or reentering patient data information from .csv files to ensure the accuracy, precision, completeness, and fidelity of data entered.

• Maintains a check list of all data records entered in NEDSS and submits to the program supervisor or team lead daily.

• Identities training needs and aids in the evaluation of the effectiveness of public health training to improve accuracy, precision, completeness, fidelity, and efficacy of data entry into NEDSS.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, up to 25 lbs.

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