• Company Name: University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Department: Wisconsin Reading Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
• Designation: Data Entry Operator
• Location: Remote (off-campus work location), with quarterly visits to Madison, Wisconsin
• Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term
• Salary: Starting at $17.51 per hour, negotiable based on experience and qualifications
• Education: High school diploma preferred
• Experience: High-volume data entry or related administrative experience preferred
• Work Schedule: Flexible, with occasional night and weekend commitments possible

Current Employees:

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Data Entry Operator

Job Summary

The Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) seeks a collaborative individual to assist in preparing images for ophthalmology reading. If you’re searching for data entry remote jobs with a meaningful mission, this fixed-term, full-time role supports research on eye disease.

You’ll convert digital ocular scans into the right format, run a segmentation software algorithm, and manually correct segmentation lines in the images. This position does not involve statistical analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling, coding, or programming.

• It is anticipated that this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.
• This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains awareness of and ensures adherence to university standards regarding privacy

• Image Preparation

• Prepares and sorts documents for data entry

• Enters information into systems or national database

Why Join Us?

This position offers remote work with the requirement to be on-site once a quarter on designated days. We provide flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and professional development. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact on eye disease, and we are looking for individuals who share that commitment.

Travel Expectations

It is required that employees come to Madison, WI on quarterly preset dates. It will be the employee’s responsibility to cover expenses for this trip.

Working Conditions

There could be occasional night and weekend events.

Compensation:

The starting salary/hourly wage for the position is $17.51 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Wisconsin Reading Center.

The Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) is a core retinal image reading lab within the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS). The WRC was founded on the enduring principles of intellectual honesty, quality, relevance, innovation, and staff satisfaction. Incepted in 1970 to support the seminal NIH-funded trials of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy (DR), the WRC has broadened its scope to the evaluation of many retinal diseases, including dry AMD, atrophic AMD, neovascular AMD, DME, retinal vein occlusion, posterior uveitis, inherited retinal disease, AIDS-related ocular disease, and cataract.

Required Qualifications:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to identify data discrepancies

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Experience performing high-volume data entry with a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and standardized workflows.

• Ability to perform repetitive computer-based tasks for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an optometry or Ophthalmology setting

• Experience working in a clinic office setting

• Experience working with medical, research, regulatory, or clinical databases.

• One or more years of data entry, records management, administrative support, or customer service experience.

• Associate degree

Education:

High School Diploma preferred.

How to Apply:

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To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position.

• Cover letter required

• Resume required

Please note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews. Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

Work Authorization

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Beth Reuter, ejreuter@wisc.edu, 608-263-3680

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

The Fine Print

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Background Checks and Confidentiality

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Campus Safety Report

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