Data Abstractor (Program Coordinator I)

State of South Carolina

  • Richland County, SC
  • $45,300-77,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing EquityUnder the established guidelines, abstracts State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) drug overdose data from a variety of source documents including death certificates, coroner reports, postmortem toxicology, and supplemental records using the Center of Disease Control (CDC) National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) web-based system. Maintains the Program average weekly number of abstractions using tracking logs to document work. May serve as region lead for SUDORS abstraction.Under the established guidelines, abstracts South Carolina Violent Death Reporting System (SCVDRS) violent death data from a variety of source documents including death certificates, coroner reports, postmortem toxicology, law enforcement, and supplemental records using the CDC NVDRS web-based system. Maintains the Program average weekly number of abstractions using tracking logs to document work. Assists with retrieving violent death records by searching county and municipal coroner and law enforcement websites and social media accounts for official press releases.Assists with quality assurance and quality improvement activities to include case eligibility review and abstractions. May assist with the compilation, publication, and presentation of data for internal and external stakeholders.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of DPH and CDC NVDRS and SUDORS by participating in required and assigned trainings, conference calls, meetings, webinars, and literature reviews. Maintains information in accordance with abstraction processes, DPH policy, and all other applicable guidelines and laws.State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Agency Additional Requirements: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.A bachelor's degree and one or more years of experience in death investigation, law enforcement, emergency prehospitalization care, or healthcare. One or more years of experience abstracting data.DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • and • HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.

State of South Carolina