The successful data specialist has excellent attention to detail and expert level skills in Microsoft Excel and will have a background in data analytics or advanced data entry. Candidates will work with a team of analysts and epidemiologists to produce reports that help understand performance metrics of case investigation and contact tracing programs.
Responsibilities
- Use Excel or Google Sheets to clean data and reports as necessary
- Take direction from data analysts to create excel reports as needed
- Perform regular data integrity and quality audits
- Serve as a data collection and archiving resource for the organization
- Learn and utilize client-specific database software
- Make recommendations for new metrics, techniques, and strategies to improve the operational metrics
- Manipulate and analyze large and complex data sets to formulate insights; connect disparate ideas into cohesive, well-grounded recommendations using creative, effective, structured, and analytical thinking
- Continually learn new analytical skills, techniques, and tools to maximize competitive advantage; participate in internal & external technology communities
Qualifications
- High school diploma required (Degree in a related field strongly preferred)
- Previous experience in data entry or record auditing in clinical or non-clinical setting strongly preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to exhibit a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
- Critical thinking and sound judgment required
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Ability to use multiple systems and adapt to new technologies
- Experience working from a remote location preferred
- Must have a private, quiet, dedicated workspace