The purpose of this position is to support the toxicology laboratory in administrative functions through performance of the following duties: Case and Data Entry, Records, Reports, Filing and Administrative Tasks, Public Contact, and other duties as necessary. Organization of all court related matters in toxicology is another critical task of this position. The candidate will also be expected to assist with the accessioning process.

• Perform data entry of medical/toxicology information into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Handle protected health information (PHI), including medical reports, with confidentiality, sensitivity, and professionalism.
• Responsible for answering phone calls and either directing the caller to the appropriate party or handling the caller’s needs
• Maintain the toxicology case file and other documents related to the analytical work product of the laboratory.
• Maintain and track legal documents related to Toxicology.
• Help assist accessioning when appropriate.

About the Division of Public Health and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner:
The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina – Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.
Please visit our website for more info: https://www.ocme.dhhs.nc.gov/ 
Campus Amenities and Benefits at the OCME

• 220,000 square feet campus built in 2012 Plentiful Free Parking
• Easy access to shopping centers, the state art museum, healthcare providers, and highways (70, 40 and 440)
• Break Rooms with Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Coffee Makers, Magazines, and Commercial Grade Microwave Ovens Patio Dining with Umbrellas
• Weekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck Fridays 
• Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly 
• Wellness Activities
• Fitness Center with Exercise Equipment and Class
• Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families Monthly and Quarterly Workshop Sessions
• Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities 
• State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of common medical technology and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of and experience utilizing a database system.
• Knowledge of and experience utilizing Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle protected health information (PHI) and other confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to express technical information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide consistent accuracy, for proofreading and transferring data.

Management Preferences:

• At least 1 year of medical file management experience
• At least 1 year of medical data entry experience
• Medical database experience
• Toxicology or Forensics office experience a plus

Physical Requirements:
This position is considered sedentary work but requires occasional lifting and moving heavy boxes.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience;
OR
equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.

Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, “vape products” and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here:

 http://publichealth.nc.gov/employees/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450.

 Please refer to the link below for additional information:

 https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/how-do-i-get-job