Job Description

Support research initiatives by collecting and recording quality of life data for surgical patients. Must be extremely detail-oriented, follow directions precisely, and able to build professional rapport via telephone. Full-time and part-time positions available with flexible hours within the workweek and evenings and/or weekend shifts required. Ideal opportunity for graduate students! The primary responsibility of the Data Entry Assistant (also referred to as Project and Quality Outcomes Assistant) is to collect and record quality of life data from patients. You will interview patients by phone and record their responses into a research database. You must be able to follow a script and accurately record answers while conducting yourself in a professional and positive manner. High level of confidentiality is required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #SMF Requirements We are looking for someone who is highly proficient in data entry, has great communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly via telephone, and complete work in a timely manner while maintaining detail and accuracy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent One (1) year experience in data collection Demonstrated success in providing excellent customer service PREFERRED Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or a related field Experience in a medical environment Knowledge of medical terminology

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job. While performing these responsibilities the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands and to stoop. Occasionally, employee will be required to lift items weighing 5 -15 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work area is fully equipped, well lit and ventilated. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Semmes-Murphey Clinic

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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