Epi Data Intake Specialist
Galveston County Health District is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Epi Data Intake Specialist to join our Epidemiology team. In this role, you will support disease surveillance activities by managing epidemiological data, processing reportable conditions, and preparing routine and special surveillance reports in collaboration with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Why Join Us?
We don't just offer a job - we offer a career with fantastic benefits , including:
✅ Amazing retirement package to secure your future
✅ Affordable medical insurance to keep you and your family covered
✅ Generous paid time off so you can recharge
✅ FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind
✅ FREE parking because the little things matter too!
What You'll Do:
• Manage all epidemiology disease databases
• Perform data entry for epidemiological investigations into NBS and other electronic systems
• Extract, tabulate, and prepare routine and special disease surveillance reports requested by DSHS
• Obtain and review case report documents for appropriate processing, distribution, and data entry
• Coordinate receipt, assessment, and distribution of cases reported by mail, fax, phone, and electronic lab reports (ELRs)
• Determine jurisdiction of NBS cases and transfer cases to appropriate public health jurisdictions
• Contact healthcare providers to verify and confirm laboratory and case report information
• Pull and review medical charts to verify data accuracy
• Generate standard reports from NBS and other disease surveillance systems
• Assist in creating charts and graphs to monitor disease trends
• Review lead laboratory reports, enter positive results into the lead database, and record sharps contamination reports for submission to DSHS
• Fax or mail referral reports to other public health jurisdictions
• Participate in assigned outbreak investigation activities
• Verify and update contact information as needed
• When needed, provide clerical support to Epidemiology Services and Public Health Preparedness, including processing mail, filing, taking minutes, updating plans, creating requisitions, protocols, and guidelines; attending meetings and PHEP trainings; assisting with PHEP drills and exercises
• Work the phone bank during real-world public health events
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
What We're Looking For:
• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of experience tracking, sorting, tabulating, and managing disease data in a public health department or healthcare facility
• Minimum of one year of experience reviewing and interpreting reportable health condition lab reports and/or medical records
• Strong typing and data entry skills
• Ability to manage incoming data using multiple data programs
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
• Ability to provide spur-of-the-moment transportation without reliance on organization vehicles
• Valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain one; DMV check may be required
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Must comply with GCHD Immunization Policy and ICS training requirements
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
Equivalent education and experience may be considered
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
No phone calls, please
ADA / EEO / DFWP
Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County
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