Data entry Operator

The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory) is looking for a Temporary Data Entry Operator I in the Ankeny Laboratory to perform data entry and verification for the Newborn Screening Program.

This is a part-time position for up to 15 hours a week.

LOCATION: ANKENY, IOWA

INITIAL TRAINING: Onsite for 3 days at 6 hours each day.

SCHEDULE: Saturday - Monday: 4-9AM - Flexible shifts are available if 5-hour shift is completed prior to 9 AM.

PAY: $17.58 per hour

JOB DUTIES:

• Operates CRT terminal to enter financial, patient, student, etc., data into appropriate computer records via various display screens.

• Compares data on CRT terminal screen with source material, correcting errors in entered data as necessary to ensure accurate computer records.

• Operates CRT terminal to retrieve information from specific records in order to provide information to faculty, staff, patients, general public, or supervisory personnel.

• Examines source materials to determine data for encoding according to established guidelines.

• Reports operational difficulties to supervisory personnel as they occur.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

Clerical office experience or post high school education which totals one year.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience working with Microsoft office Word, Excel, Teams.

• Knowledge of automated data processing systems and basic computer operations.

• Skill in operating computer keyboard.

• Ability to read and interpret policies, manuals and instructions.

• Ability to operate equipment skillfully and in conformance with applicable procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at different levels and from various backgrounds.

• Ability to learn tasks remotely using Teams, Zoom, Skype, etc.

• Preference given to those who can commute to Ankeny, IA for initial training/ onboarding and equipment pickup.

Application Instructions:

Provide a resume and a cover letter addressing to Sierra Daniels at sierra-daniels@uiowa.edu and Sambavee Sivakumar at sambavee-sivakumar@uiowa.edu (mailto:sambavee-sivakumar@uiowa.edu).

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

References will be requested at a later step in the process.

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance (https://diversity.uiowa.edu/daod/ocrc) ,the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, daod-ocrc@uiowa.edu (mailto:daod-ocrc@uiowa.edu).