Data Processing Analyst (Viral Hepatitis Program) :: Nashville, TN
Position Description:
The Data Processing Analyst supports the Viral Hepatitis Program by accurately processing and maintaining hepatitis surveillance data in the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Based System (NBS). The role applies CDC/CSTE case definitions, identifies reportable case types, performs data cleaning and quality assurance, and collaborates with program and surveillance staff to support data integrity and public health reporting.
Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:
Process and enter hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) laboratory and case data in NBS
Review and manage assigned surveillance and document review queues
Apply CDC/CSTE case definitions to determine case status
Identify acute, reinfection, perinatal, infant, and fetal death cases
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