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Job/Position DescriptionAdministrative Assistant (DEO III) works under the general supervision of the Manager II in the Laboratory Reporting Branch. Performs complex data entry for the Texas Health Steps, Newborn Screening or Microbiological Programs. Proofreads demographics and makes corrections as needed. Meets strict deadlines and daily quotas. Assists with training of new employees. Performs other general clerical duties as needed in the Laboratory Reporting Branch. Supports the creation of a laboratory-wide safety culture by serving as a liaison to the Safety Office to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Works under moderate supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Other duties as assigned. Must be able to work Saturday's and/or state holidays as determined by the agency or supervisor. Supports the creation of a laboratory-wide safety culture by serving as a liaison to the Safety Office to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.(40%) Enters complex patient, specimen and test information into the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) computer system. Process a minimal of 210-450 submission forms daily. Enters 80 submission forms per hour. Determines if additional information is necessary to process test reports. Completes work according to established deadlines. Permits no more than eighteen documented entry errors per year. Performs all tasks according to the Standard Operating Procedural (SOP) manual. (40%) Prints patient and specimen demographics and verifies all information entered on no less than 210-450 forms per day. Edits any information that was entered incorrectly and releases that work, same day. Process submission forms for archiving. Permits no more than eighteen documented errors of miss-caught information per year. Performs all tasks according to SOP manuals. (10%) Run end of day reports, filing, enter PKU monitoring, enter Unsatisfactory specimens, enter clinical chemistry, creating boxes for filing, running newborn screen queries, pick up microbiology and newborn screen submission forms, enter rabies specimens, reading and responding to email from lab personnel in a timely manner.(5%) Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. (5%) Supports the creation of a laboratory-wide safety culture by serving as a liaison to the Safety Office to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsN/AKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of modern office practices Knowledge of and ability to work with confidential medical records/files/information Knowledge of medical terminology Skill in written and verbal communication Skill to perform task with a high degree of accuracy and paying close attention to detail Skill in data entry Ability to work with confidential material Ability to communicate to the public in a diplomatic, courteous, and objective manner Ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively and meet deadlines Ability to daily make quick rational decisions; work independently in fast paced/stressful situations Ability https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=595029 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.