Texas Department of State Health Services · 23 hours ago
Data Quality Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$3,409.83/mo - $4,252/moTexas Department of State Health Services is committed to public health and is looking for a Data Quality Specialist to join their Blood Lead Surveillance Branch. The role involves preparing electronic data for analysis, conducting quality control, and overseeing data collection activities related to health studies.
Health Care
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. Reviews electronic information to ensure accuracy of reports. Corrects errors, and checks and analyzes information for consistency in all fields. Obtains missing information when applicable. Evaluates the need for changes in data elements. Makes recommendations for the management of information relating to childhood blood lead test result data. Prepares policy and procedure manuals for the handling of electronic blood lead data. Trains both internal and external partners in the use of the Blood Lead Surveillance System as needed. Assists in the tracking of electronic data submitters, evaluates problems, and recommends a corrective course of action when errors occur. (40%)
Monitors, reviews, cleans, deduplicates, and analyzes blood lead data for data analysis. Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations for review by the manager. Recommends actions for more effective and efficient processes. Evaluates results of policy implementation to assure the appropriate function of the system. (30%)
Participates in the preparation of training materials for use in training local and regional health departments on appropriate procedures for electronic data submission. Assists in developing solutions to data problems in reporting. Evaluates the effectiveness of the training program for test result submission. (15%)
Conducts health interviews and other data collection activities for surveillance projects and health studies. Conducts research on specific diseases and health conditions. (10%)
Performs related work as assigned. 'Other duties as assigned including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location'. (5%)
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with disease surveillance data systems
Benefits
Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)
Company
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of State Health Services focuses on public health to promote and protect the health of Texans & their communities.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
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