Data Entry Operator

Job Information

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  Data Entry Operator
• Job Title: Data Entry Operator
• Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: Quality Assurance
• Posting Number: 12180
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11
• Salary Range: $3,236.66 - $3,946.25 (Monthly)
• Shift: Regular Weekend Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Full Time: Yes
• Location: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHT), Austin, TX
• Closing Date: 07/07/2026

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Administrative Assistant (DEO III) works under the general supervision of the Manager II in the Laboratory Reporting Branch. Performs complex data entry for the Texas Health Steps, Newborn Screening or Microbiological Programs. Proofreads demographics and makes corrections as needed. Meets strict deadlines and daily quotas. Assists with training of new employees. Performs other general clerical duties as needed in the Laboratory Reporting Branch.

Supports the creation of a laboratory-wide safety culture by serving as a liaison to the Safety Office to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Works under moderate supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Other duties as assigned. Must be able to work Saturday's and/or state holidays as determined by the agency or supervisor. Supports the creation of a laboratory-wide safety culture by serving as a liaison to the Safety Office to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Enters complex patient, specimen and test information into the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) computer system. Processes a minimum of 210-450 submission forms daily. Enters 80 submission forms per hour. Determines if additional information is necessary to process test reports. Completes work according to established deadlines. Permits no more than eighteen documented entry errors per year. Performs all tasks according to the Standard Operating Procedural (SOP) manual.
  
  (40%)
• Prints patient and specimen demographics and verifies all information entered on no less than 210-450 forms per day. Edits any information that was entered incorrectly and releases that work, same day. Processes submission forms for archiving. Permits no more than eighteen documented errors of miss‑caught information per year. Performs all tasks according to SOP manuals. (40%)
• Performs extra duty functions for each Program. (10%)
• Completes other duties as assigned. Other duties participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%)
• Supports the creation of a laboratory-wide safety culture by serving as a liaison to the Safety Office to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. (5%)

Ability to:

• Work with confidential medical records/files/information.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.
• Perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work well with others as a team member.
• Type 40 words per minute.

• At least six (6) months of work experience in data entry.
• Experience in proofreading documents/reports, editing, performing quality assurance checks and/or analyzing documents.
• Preferred experience working with confidential material.

Must be willing to work Saturday's and Federal Holidays.

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