Data Entry Specialist - Temporary, 4 months

Job Summary

This temporary Data Entry Specialist role focuses on manually transferring requisition form details into the company’s laboratory information system (LIS). The accuracy of this work is critical, as it directly affects whether patient reports are correctly entered into the system and available to healthcare providers. Mistakes in this function can delay patient results and affect care.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter requisition data into the LIS with a high level of accuracy.
• Learn new processes quickly and adjust to instructions and workflow changes.
• Stay focused while completing repetitive tasks for long stretches of time.
• Use computer systems confidently and become proficient with internal data entry tools.
• Use sound judgment when deciding how to resolve issues or exceptions.
• Keep work organized and manage multiple tasks at once in a production setting.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and remain self-driven.
• Adapt to changing needs and support ongoing process improvement.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain performance in a fast-moving environment.
• Be available for schedule flexibility as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a competency test to evaluate data entry proficiency.
• Must understand and accept compliance requirements tied to the position.
• Strong attention to detail is essential, including accuracy in typing speed, spelling, grammar, and number sequencing.
• Prior experience in data entry is required.

Additional Information

This is a temporary assignment lasting 4 months. The role is onsite in Lubbock, TX.

Precise data handling is especially important in this position because the information entered supports patient reporting and provider access to results.