Data Entry Operator

Career Opportunities:
Data Entry Operator (12180)

Posting 12180 | Dept of State Health Services | Quality Assurance | Office and Administrative Support | Not Eligible for Telework | Additional Shifts available (1) | Salary $3,236.66 – $3,946.25/month

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Employee Benefits: DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). Learn more about all benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways by visiting the DSHS Careers Page.

Brief

Job Description:

The Administrative Assistant (DEO III) works under the general supervision of the Manager II in the Laboratory Reporting Branch. Responsibilities include complex data entry for Texas Health Steps, Newborn Screening, or Microbiological Programs; proofreading demographics; meeting strict deadlines and daily quotas; assisting with training new employees; performing other general clerical duties; and supporting a laboratory-wide safety culture as a liaison to the Safety Office.

The position requires work on Saturdays and/or state holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Enters complex patient, specimen, and test information into the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS); processes 210–450 submission forms daily, averaging 80 forms per hour.
• Identifies required additional information and completes work according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals.
• Prints and verifies patient and specimen demographics on no less than 210–450 forms per day; edits and releases corrections the same day.
• Performs extra duties for each Program; may include alternate shift patterns or location assignments.
• Services as a liaison to the Safety Office to promote a health‑safe workplace.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(KSAs):

• Knowledge of and ability to work with confidential medical records/files/information.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well with others as a team member.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• 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.

Additional Information: Must be willing to work Saturdays and federal holidays.

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ADA Accommodations: DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. For assistance, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at or email HHS Service

Center.

Salary Information, Pre‑employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines; any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks depending on the program area and position requirements.
• DSHS uses E‑Verify. Bring I‑9 documentation on the first day of work. The I‑9 form can be downloaded.