Data Entry and Word

Data Entry and Word Processing-25100

Full-time

Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

Experience:

Experience with personal computers, including experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); general office experience; proofreading skills and attention to detail; excellent communication skills, including telephone skills and customer service; ability to work independently and prioritize workload.

Job Description:

This position serves in the Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems (BSDS) in the Division of Epidemiology. Duties include:

• Provide technical assistance to the Director, Statistical Unit, and staff.

• Answer the telephone, field questions from system users and/or refer callers to subject matter experts.

• Enter data into the Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System, including but not limited to all influenza cases and other vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs).

• Transfer laboratory information from the Electronic Communicable Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS) to CDESS.

• Perform tasks associated with mailings or faxes to system users including registration forms or other informational materials.

• Support providers and school users looking to set up new accounts for use of the online New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS).

• Answer the telephone and perform searches in NYSIIS to locate individual’s immunization records. Process and send back records in a confidential manner.

Additional Information:

• There is currently an incumbent in the role

• Hybrid work 50% onsite 50% off site

• Interviews would be conducted either in person or Webex

• Training be provided

• Preferred level of education is an Associates

• Minimum years of experience a candidates should have is 2 years

• Paid parking and the cost per day is $10.00

• A mode of public transportation is a CDTA bus line right near the Empire State Plaza

• There is a possibility the assignment will be extended

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