The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Data Entry Specialist to join our team. Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor. The Data Entry Operator provides clerical and receptionist support for the administrative and program staff of the agency. The Data Entry Operator enters services data in accordance with departmental/organizational procedures into specific informational systems databases as well as into state agency data management systems. Position is also responsible for entering data, typing and filing.
What you will do:
- Enters all services data in specific The Harris Center's data systems as needed.
- Maintains tracking spreadsheet of all staff submission of service data.
- Resolves or appropriately refers questions, requests, complaints and problems.
- Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
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Maintains professional behavior and provides excellent customer service to both staff and
consumers. - Demonstrate ethical conduct, professionalism and confidentiality in all activities.
- Compiles with agency policy and procedures.
What qualifications you will need:
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable under Agency policy.
- Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend written material and demonstrate basic literacy.
- Ability to communicate in writing and demonstrate basic literacy.
- Strong knowledge of computer applications.
- Basic understanding of data processing.
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Effectively communicates and works with consumers, family members, visitors and fellow
employees in a manner that demonstrates awareness of cultural diversities. - Must have the ability to converse effectively with others.
- Must be detailed and organized.
- Proficient typing ability.
What we have to offer:
The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development.
Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.
What else you should know:
This posting is association with position #6242
Data Entry/Administrative Assistant work related experience preferred.
About us:
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million.
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,300 employees, The HARRIS CENTER is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
