SUDORS Data Abstractor job

Education

- Doctoral Degree
Skills

- Workday
- Databases
- Communication Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Anatomy Knowledge
Benefits

- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Sick Time

This is a full-time, limited duration position (17 months) that is classified and represented by SEIU.

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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Section in Portland, OR is recruiting for a SUDORS Data Abstractor to coordinate administrative functions for the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) component of the Oregon Violent Death Reporting System. The Injury & Violence Prevention Section focuses on the identification and prevention of morbidity and mortality due to injury among Oregonians. The IVP section maintains an injury data information system from primary and secondary sources of data on injury problems and they work in multi-disciplinary partnerships to develop prevention activities to reduce morbidity and mortality due to injury.

What will you do?
As the SUDORS Data Abstractor, you will develop and maintain procedures and systems to promote efficient flow of information and documents from data providers into the SUDORS/CDC National Violent Death Reporting System. You will request, gather, organize, analyze and abstract data related to overdose-related deaths in Oregon, ensure that case information is entered into the database within required time frames, and confirm information meets quality standards. This position also tracks legislative bills related to overdose and overdose prevention.

What's in it for you?
You will work with a team of dedicated professionals who support a culture of innovation. Can you handle exposure to graphic medical information? Do you have experience as a first responder and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology? Do you have experience with databases? Do you have a high level of accuracy in your data entry? Do you have experience abstracts or brief reports? Do you have experience working with confidential information? If so, we want to connect with you!

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you are an experienced administrative specialist with extensive life experience, today.

This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA's mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What are we looking for?

Requested Skills

Three years of clerical/secretarial experience that included two years at a full performance level performing typing, word processing, or other generation of documents AND lead work responsibility or coordination of office procedures. (Courses or training in Office Occupations or Office Technology may be substituted for up to one year of the clerical/secretarial experience.)
Preference will be given to applicants with experience as a first respond-er and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Experience practicing emotional intelligence to manage potential emotional and physical impact resulting from exposure to information which may cause vicarious trauma.
Experience reviewing reports, comprehending and synthesizing complex information, and writing brief narrative summary reports.
Must possess a high level of accuracy when entering data.
Experienceing coding standards for complex data systems.
Experience developing and maintaining confidential filing systems.
Experience organizing work and documenting progress to meet program targets.
Diplomatic, professional communication skills.
Experience working with law enforcement and medical professionals.
Ability to receive feedback to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

How to

Complete the online application
Complete questionnaire
Upload cover letter (optional)
Upload resume (optional)
Upload transcripts (all education must be verified before an offer of employment is extended. )

itional Requirements
Please attach a cover letter to your application which resses the requested skills list above in the job announcement. Applications without the required cover letter will be removed from consideration.

NOTE: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you areing. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Questions/Need Help?

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Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.