Data Coordinator/Administrative Associate

Title: Data Coordinator/Administrative Associate

Location: Johnson Space Center Houston, Texas

Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

Req #: 4125

Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Data Coordinator/Administrative Associate at The NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be be a member of LSAH, a team who is responsible for understanding astronaut health across their lifespan. You will work across multiple data platforms to identify, enter, audit, extract, and process data to support the epidemiology team. You will be the liaison with former astronauts to invite them back to JSC for physical exams and process appropriate paperwork and travel reimbursements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform chart review, abstraction, quality control and data entry of medical records from paper and electronic sources, from both internal and external care providers, into the JSC electronic health record (EHR) and customized database software, reviewing for completeness and working with medical providers to obtain missing data
• Review medical record forms for completeness and work with medical providers to obtain missing data
• Extract and manipulate data from relational databases and maintain data dictionaries to document data generated
• Coordinate former astronauts’ annual medical exams including assisting with scheduling, obtaining outside medical records, and processing travel documentation
• Audit generated datasets compiled from various sources against original source data
• Generate and maintain copies of documents and reports using standard computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office products)
• Comply with all applicable patient privacy and data confidentiality regulations, including but not limited to NASA Privacy regulations, the Privacy Act, HIPAA, etc.
• Evaluate procedures for LSAH and recommend quality improvements in current processes to improve data operations and implementing those strategies that enhance team performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with software developers to maintain and enhance the custom database, including supporting testing of new versions and providing feedback on issues and improvements.
• Generate and maintain copies of documents and reports using standard computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office products)
• Responsible for compliance with all applicable patient privacy and data confidentiality regulations, including but not limited to NASA Privacy regulations, the Privacy Act, HIPAA
• Provide weekly status reports of work activities to supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

The successful candidate will bring experience working with people as well as a diverse array of medical and research data and software. You will rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish the goal of processing large volumes of data and records so that data can be reused by epidemiologists and researchers for understanding astronaut health. You will have exemplary written and verbal communication skills and take initiative to solve problems and increase efficiency.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five years of experience working with various types of data
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree
• Five to seven 7 years of experience working with various types of data
• Experience using an Electronic Health/Medical Record

REQUIRED SKILLS/TRAINING

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical and personal information to which access has been granted
• Ability to work effectively in a professional environment, both independently and with teams that may include physicians, allied health staff, information technology specialists, and management
• Work closely with epidemiologists, medical coders, data archivists, and database administrators to identify data issues and solutions
• Leadership skills and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced environments and set priorities appropriately
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and associated programs
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and abbreviations
• Superior written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly developed organizational and decision-making skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

DESIRED SKILLS/TRAINING

• Experience or familiarity with different coding languages (SQL, R, Python, etc.)
• Demonstrated workflow management and ability to prioritize tasks with minimal oversight
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques and willingness to implement to increase operational efficiency
• Familiarity with AI tools and best practices

WORK LOCATION and WHAT TO EXPECT

This is an onsite position, with flexibility for limited remote work, with prior approval. Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all other safety policies. Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the Company. Responsible for completing all assigned training.

List any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable

• Must Pass a NASA Background Check
• Must be a US Citizen

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.