Data Entry Operator

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

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. Process a minimal 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. Process 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 participations 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%)

Knowledge of:

Skill in:

Ability to:

Knowledge of and ability to work with confidential medical records/files/information

Skill in written and verbal communication

Skill in data entry with high degree of accuracy

Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines

Ability to work well with others as a team member

Must be able to type 40 works 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 analyze documents.
• Preferred experience working with confidential material.

Must be willing to work Saturday's and Federal Holiday's

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). System/Job Description s/ .

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