Data Processing Specialist - Hybrid Nashville, TN
About The Position
The Data Processing Specialist supports the Viral Hepatitis Program by accurately processing and maintaining hepatitis surveillance data in the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Based System (NBS). The role applies CDC/CSTE case definitions, identifies reportable case types, performs data cleaning and quality assurance, and collaborates with program and surveillance staff to support data integrity and public health reporting. Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to: · Process and enter hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) laboratory and case data in NBS (surveillance system) · Review and manage assigned surveillance and document review queues · Apply CDC/CSTE case definitions to determine case status · Identify acute, reinfection, perinatal, infant, and fetal death cases · Perform routine data cleaning and quality assurance · Process paper, electronic, and orphaned laboratory reports · Resolve data discrepancies and incomplete records · Coordinate medical record requests as assigned · Communicate data issues and notable findings to the team leader · Participate in required meetings, training, and team activities
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; data entry or data systems experience and medical or public health knowledge preferred.
- Ability to accurately enter and maintain confidential health data with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and meet established data quality and performance standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications and data systems.
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Emailing
- Faxing
- Internet
- Microsoft Works
- Typing
- Verbal Communication
Responsibilities
- Process and enter hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) laboratory and case data in NBS (surveillance system)
- Review and manage assigned surveillance and document review queues
- Apply CDC/CSTE case definitions to determine case status
- Identify acute, reinfection, perinatal, infant, and fetal death cases
- Perform routine data cleaning and quality assurance
- Process paper, electronic, and orphaned laboratory reports
- Resolve data discrepancies and incomplete records
- Coordinate medical record requests as assigned
- Communicate data issues and notable findings to the team leader
- Participate in required meetings, training, and team activities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
