Public Health Data Analyst – NEDSS Surveillance

Jobtailor; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Nashville, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support the Viral Hepatitis Program through meticulous data management. You will enter HBV/HCV laboratory data into the NBS, review surveillance queues, apply CDC/CSTE case definitions, and help maintain data integrity across multiple sources.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with the team. Prior data systems experience and strong typing, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat skills are valued

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to accurately enter and maintain confidential health data.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and meet established data quality and performance standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and data systems.
• Data entry or data systems experience preferred.
• Medical or public health knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter laboratory and case data in NEDSS Based System (NBS).
• Review and manage surveillance and document review queues.
• Apply CDC/CSTE case definitions to determine case status.
• Identify various case types (acute, reinfection, perinatal, infant, fetal death).
• Perform routine data cleaning and quality assurance.
• Process paper, electronic, and orphaned laboratory reports.
• Resolve data discrepancies and incomplete records.
• Coordinate medical record requests as assigned.
• Communicate data issues and notable findings to the team leader.
• Participate in required meetings, training, and team activities.
• Support surveillance data integrity and public health reporting.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Public health knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NEDSS

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Emailing

Internet

Job description

Jobtailor in Nashville, TN is seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support the Viral Hepatitis Program through meticulous data management. You will enter HBV/HCV laboratory data into the NBS, review surveillance queues, apply CDC/CSTE case definitions, and help maintain data integrity across multiple sources.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with the team. Prior data systems experience and strong typing, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat skills are valued