Data Entry Specialist

Data Entry Specialist

Open Date  | 07/03/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN16017N
Job Title  | Data Entry Specialist
Working Title  | Data Entry Specialist
Job Grade  | B
FLSA Code  | Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Type  | Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?  | Yes
Standard Hours per Week  | 20
Full Time or Part Time?  | Part Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  |
Is this a work study job?  | No
VP Area  | U of U Health - Academics
Department  | 00728 - U of U Medical Group
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | 20.00
Close Date  | 09/15/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |
Job Summary  | Prepares, verifies and analyzes health care data extracted from the electronic health record or financial systems for purposes of quality improvement, clinical operations, or business optimization. Partners with SOM-medical group analysts and data scientists on advanced analytics approaches and AI innovation opportunities.
Responsibilities  | DisclaimerKey aspects of the healthcare data analyst role:·

Hands-on experience:
 Participants will work on real-world projects involving data analysis and interpretation and practical skill development in areas like data wrangling, statistical analysis, AI, and data visualization.

· Diverse Rotations:
Rotations may cover various aspects of healthcare analytics, including clinical data analysis, population health management, enterprise KPI design, practice optimization, cost analysis, and quality improvement. Participant will be exposed to practice-provider national benchmarks (Vizient CPSC, AAMC, Sullivan Cotter, MGMA, etc.) and their practical application in healthcare analytics and practice performance measurement.

· Skill Development:
Rotations focus on developing both technical skills (e.g., SQL, Python, data architecture, BI/data visualization tools) and business acumen, allowing participants to understand how data analysis can inform healthcare decisions. At the conclusion of the rotation, the participant will have an opportunity to prepare and present an executive level briefing from a participant project of interest.

Best Practices:
Rotations will provide exposure to best practice data request workflows and analytics product development life cycle for both custom and Epic-based capabilities. Hands-on experience with the ServiceNow project and resource management tools will also be offered.

This job 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 required of employees assigned to the job
.Essential Functions
1. Analyzes data extracted from the electronic health record and other business systems into computerized information systems.
2. Researches and evaluates data for accuracy and completeness to ensure integrity for purposes of decision-making across a variety of clinical practice subject areas.
3. Participates in defining the analysis approach and data design process to ensure value is delivered to customer.
4. Co-leads the customer intake process.
5. May be required to run SQL queries and reports; experience with Python a plus.
6. May be required to perform administrative duties such as customer communications, meeting transcription and analysis briefings.

Problem Solving
The data entry specialist follows department and University policies and procedures along with State and Federal laws associated with the assigned area. Once fully trained, incumbents in this position are able to evaluate information and make a determination regarding the status or completeness of the information.Incumbents in this position work under close supervision, perform repetitive tasks and may be required to perform under strict deadlines.
CommentsWork Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications 
Two years data entry experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; proficiency in the use of health care data for secondary use analysis and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Additional Information  | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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