Autism Data Quality & Coding Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III position at the Texas Center for Disability Studies. This grant-funded role will review, abstract, and code clinical and educational records related to autism and developmental disabilities, with travel across Texas as needed and collaboration with researchers and educators.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least four years of related experience, strong data-entry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, psychology, education, health information management, or related field with at least 4 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn REDCap and other databases.
• Ability to handle PHI/FERPA records with confidentiality; strong reading comprehension.
• Excellent attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and problem-solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication; good organization; able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Substitution of relevant education/experience is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Review, abstract, code, and enter clinical/educational data into project databases; travel within Bexar County as needed.
• Participate in data quality assurance, including inter-rater reliability checks and recalibration.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Assist with education and outreach efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

REDCap experience

Data confidentiality (PHI/FERPA)

Strong reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health / related field

Master's Degree in Public Health / related field (preferred)

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Social Science/Humanities Research Associate III position at the Texas Center for Disability Studies. This grant-funded role will review, abstract, and code clinical and educational records related to autism and developmental disabilities, with travel across Texas as needed and collaboration with researchers and educators.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least four years of related experience, strong data-entry