Data Entry Specialist

Job Title: Data Entry Specialist
Location: Dallas, TX 75235
Type: 3-6 Months Contract
 
Job description:
Demonstrates skills to perform basic activities in own job                            
Understands how the assigned duties integrate with others in the team                              
Depends on direct supervision to accomplish assigned tasks; accountable for developing own self to enhance contribution                      
Uses existing procedures to solve straightforward problems; has limited opportunity to exercise discretion                        
Responsible for the accuracy of own work                          
Duties are clearly defined, and methods and tasks are described in detail                            
Recognizes opportunities to provide good customer service and demonstrates courtesy in all interactions
 
Performs data entry for multiple indices for the purpose of reportable external test results and external newborn screens               
Takes initiative on ways to improve data collection and entry methodology.                       
Helps to compile and analyze data for improvement of diagnostic testing methodology for patients                        
 
Exposure to genetic and metabolic disease                                          Preferred
Exposure to and knowledge of metabolic test results                     Preferred
 
High school diploma or equivalent                                                            Required
Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience                   Preferred
 
Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.                        
Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.                
Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.                  
Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.                         
Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.                        
Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.                  
Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.                               
Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.                            
Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.                 
Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.                   
Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.                   
Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.