Data Specialist

This position is not remote must report to the main office in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing all data collection and entry activities for a specialized data management system. Monitors and maintains data quality and implements and maintains quality control systems.

• Responsible for managing the reporting needs of the Agency.
• Problem solves needs, prioritizes day‑to‑day workflow of the department, database integrity, and quality control.
• Processes requests for reporting by adding and correcting entries into multiple databases or computer application.
• Maintains organization of received data and source documents. Compiles, sorts, interprets, and verifies data to be entered.
• Contacts preparer of source documents and provides information to resolve questions, inconsistencies, and problem solve or determine missing information.
• Audits submissions and databases regularly to ensure integrity.
• Reviews error reports and enters corrections into computer. File and route source documents after entry as appropriate. Respond to inquiries regarding entered data. Responsible for entering and verifying provider bills.
• Compiles reports timely for Leadership and providers.
• Provides technical expertise in the implementation and maintenance of multiple relational database management systems for the department; monitor and coordinate databases to optimize performance and interactivity.
• ACLS/Waiver reporting, status changes and NAPIS entries.
• Supports achievement of Agency mission, vision, and reflects its values in work behavior.

• High school diploma required.
• One year of experience in data entry in a healthcare setting.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must have the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.