What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data processing specialist position at Prospect Infosystem Inc?
Required Pre-interview Survey:
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Position Description:
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
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; data entry or data systems experience and medical or public health knowledge preferred.
Necessary Special Qualifications: 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.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%
Expectations
Work: Hybrid
Location: Central Office Health Office (Nashville, TN)
Travel: Limited; required in-person meetings approximately 2 to 4 times per year
All candidates must complete survey at _det
Position Description:
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
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; data entry or data systems experience and medical or public health knowledge preferred.
Necessary Special Qualifications: 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.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%
Expectations
Work: Hybrid
Location: Central Office Health Office (Nashville, TN)
Travel: Limited; required in-person meetings approximately 2 to 4 times per year