DATA ENTRY OPERATOR - 64037446

State of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Bureau of Laboratories, Data Operations for the Newborn Screening and Microbiology programs in Jacksonville. Duties of this position involve fundamental principles and practices, arithmetic, office procedures, filing practices and essential computer skills. Responsible for accurate input of data from the Newborn Screening and Microbiology laboratory specimen forms into the Laboratory Information Management Systems, Specimen Gate and LabWare. This demographic information is the basis for the laboratory tracking and reporting network. Related duties as required, including, but not limited to verification of data entry and Microbiology. Performing other miscellaneous clerical duties such as filing and packing specimen cards, assisting the lab with opening the mail, checking manifest to ensure the specimen was received and labeling the specimen cards as needed at the discretion of the supervisor or designee. Assist in mailing of laboratory specimen reports, including, but not limited to printing labels, stuffing envelopes, sorting reports and delivering them to the mail room. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Data Entry and Customer Service Experience.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Accurate input of data from the Newborn Screening and Microbiology laboratory specimen forms into the Laboratory Information Management Systems, Specimen Gate and LabWare.
• Verification of data entry and Microbiology.
• Performing other miscellaneous clerical duties such as filing and packing specimen cards, assisting the lab with opening the mail, checking manifest to ensure the specimen was received and labeling the specimen cards as needed at the discretion of the supervisor or designee.
• Assist in mailing of laboratory specimen reports, including, but not limited to printing labels, stuffing envelopes, sorting reports and delivering them to the mail room.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed