Data Specialist jobs in Daytona Beach, FL

Essential Job Functions:

Data Entry Specialist works in the Quality Assurance Department collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and developing reports on key evaluation findings, conclusions, and recommendations and ensuring data collection and data entry tasks are completed according to guidelines.

• Provides support to programs related to meeting grant or contract requirements.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to the administration, departments/units, and other healthcare professionals regarding the evaluation of data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ongoing operations;
• Maintains a log related to when participants need to complete surveys
• Enters data into appropriate systems
• May coordinate monthly meetings and prepares agendas and meeting minutes from those meetings or other meetings as assigned
• Ensures proper, accurate, complete, and timely data collection to meet the objectives as outlined in contracts and performance measures;
• Compiles, evaluates and analyzes monthly program data and prepares reports as requested
• Generates data management reports, makes relevant recommendations, and follows-up on resolution of problems/issues.
• Utilizes measures and tools to enable evaluation, data collection and reporting procedures, collating data into concise and manageable reports, charts, graphs, etc. useful for internal management decision making and external reporting to the granting agency. 
• Makes commitment to SMA's mission and core values the SMA Way
• Abides by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Works cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Shows respect to others.
• Takes guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Arrives/Reports to work on time and ready to work.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:  Possession of a High School Diploma and 2 years of experience working in the behavioral health and/ or data entry and analysis field.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to complete data entry and collection tasks
• Strong time management and organizational skills to track due dates and deadlines
• Ability to proofread, research files, and logically organize information
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
• Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, equipment and clerical techniques

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Florida driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal automobile insurance if required to drive an SMA vehicle and/or use a personal vehicle for SMA business. Complete State of Florida mandatory background screening prior to start of employment.  Complete SMA required training during the first six (6) months of employment and updated if required.

Physical: Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8-12 hour day. Able to lift minimum 10 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate, intervene, treat, and record client health care needs. Fine motor skills for legible and accurate charting, daily correspondence and presentation, either manually or orally. Work endurance ability to work 8-12 hour shifts with a meal break, as possible. Routine 8-12 hour shifts. Hours and days off may vary. Extra hours may be required. Work assignment locations may vary.

Application: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. It should not be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given.