Data Quality Specialist
About The Position
Under the direction of the Data Team Supervisor in the Blood Lead Surveillance Branch, this position prepares electronic data for import and analysis into lead databases. Uses SAS, Excel, SQL, and other software for merging, editing, deduplicating, and importing electronic blood lead data. Uses files with confidential medical data in various formats. Merges blood lead reports and reference files. Edits and conducts quality control and assurance. Obtains missing information when applicable. Conducts routine database maintenance in the above software. Assists in the development and maintenance of databases of health data from surveillance projects and health studies. Conducts health interviews and other data collection activities for surveillance projects and health studies as needed. Oversees the work of others as needed. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Requirements
- Knowledge of department policy and procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of disease surveillance and public health problems
- Skill in problem solving
- Skill using various database applications, Access, Adobe, and Excel
- Ability to work with confidential data
- Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to gather, correlate, and analyze data
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to devise solutions to problems
- Ability to use, and train others in the use of, computer equipment and software.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to set priorities, organize time, and meet deadlines within set guidelines.
- Ability to review others' work.
- Experience working with Excel.
- Experience with confidential medical information.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with disease surveillance data systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Converts electronic blood lead data into a usable and consistent format for import into blood lead databases for use and analysis by Blood Lead Surveillance Branch staff.
- Monitors, reviews, cleans, deduplicates, and analyzes blood lead data for data analysis.
- Participates in the preparation of training materials for use in training local and regional health departments on appropriate procedures for electronic data submission.
- Conducts health interviews and other data collection activities for surveillance projects and health studies.
- Performs related work as assigned.
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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
