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Emory University

Data Entry Specialist - School of Medicine, Pathology

🇺🇸 Atlanta, GA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Emory University is hiring a Data Entry Specialist for the School of Medicine, Pathology department. The role involves entering and verifying data in databases and the Open Specimen system, resolving data discrepancies, generating reports, managing sample handling tasks, and training staff on data requirements.

Highlights

  • Enter and verify data accuracy in databases including Open Specimen system.
  • Conduct audits to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
  • Generate reports and maintain accurate record-keeping.
  • Manage sorting, labeling, archiving, and shipment of samples.
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Provide training and support to staff and system users regarding data requirements.
  • Identify and recommend improvements to database management policies and procedures.
  • Assist in distributing reports and resolving data-related issues.
  • Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of data entry experience, and the ability to type 45 accurate words per minute.
  • Position requires primarily on-campus work with potential remote work options at department discretion.

Data Entry Specialist - School of Medicine, Pathology Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University: 
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description: 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Checks data from completed forms or other documents for accuracy and completeness and enters into database. 
  • Reviews audit reports and resolves errors to ensure integrity of data.
  •  Identifies problems with database management policies and procedures and provides input into their revision. 
  • Provides direction or assistance to users of information regarding data requirements and status of paperwork. 
  • May train other data entry employees. 
  • May assist in distributing reports. 
  • Sorts and files paperwork.
  •  Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
  • Enter and verify data in databases and the Open Specimen system.
  • Conduct audits and resolved data discrepancies.

  • Generate reports and maintain accurate records.

  • Manage sample sorting, labeling, archiving, and shipments.

  • Ensure compliance with SOPs and procedural standards.

  • Train staff and supported users with data requirements.

  • Identified and improve database management processes.

  • Assist in distributing reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  •  A high school diploma or equivalent. 
  • One year of data entry experience. 
  • The ability to keyboard or type 45 accurate words per minute.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details: 
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.