Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. 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. The incumbent will be preparing digital ocular scans by converting format in software and running a segmentation software algorithm. Manual correction of segmentation lines in the images. This position DOES NOT involve statistical analysis, machine learning, predictive modeling, coding, or programming responsibilities. 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. 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. 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 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. Compensation: - The starting salary/hourly wage for the position is $17.51 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 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: - For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser - 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.