What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Systems (SUDORS) Abstractor (DOH/CHP #10727) position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly
$55,273 - $82,909 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C7
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The Injury and Behavioral Epidemiology Bureau (IBEB) collects data on health-related practices and health status, conducts data analysis to identify risk factors, describes the distribution of disease, and implements evidence-based injury prevention strategies. IBEB - Substance Use Epidemiology Section, in particular, conducts surveillance on substance use (including alcohol), assesses its negative health consequences, and promotes the use of effective interventions to address public health issues resulting from substance use.
Why does the job exist?
The SUDORS Data Abstractor is primarily responsible for collecting and abstracting information on accidental drug overdose deaths occurring in New Mexico using the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). The Data Abstractor reviews information from multiple sources including death certificates and medical examiner records, and abstracts and enters accurate data into NVDRS, using appropriate coding guidelines. This position is responsible for entering timely, complete and accurate data to meet CDC surveillance objectives. The Data Abstractor will complete the NVDRS module for drug overdose deaths, complete all changes need after CDC edits, participate in any routine data quality assurance activities and be a backup for abstraction of violent deaths.
How does it get done?
Abstract surveillance information on drug overdose deaths from death certificates, medical examiner reports and toxicology results according to SUDORS coding guidelines, meeting all CDC deadlines.
Attend all SUDORS work-group calls as scheduled by CDC.
Attend all SUES, IBEB, and other DOH staff meetings, as scheduled.
Assure data quality of reports by timely addressing CDC's error reports.
Discuss with SUES team members regarding findings and data quality of reports.
Who are the customers?
The people of New Mexico, including those partnering with and working at NMDOH to support interventions to reduce substance use-related harms, with a focus on alcohol use.
Ideal Candidate
Detail oriented and interested in data to improve public health outcomes
Excellent written communication skills.
Flexibility, team player
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment and be responsive to multiple priorities and deadlines that meet state and federal regulations.
Ability to think critically
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and six (6) months of experience directly related to the position in research, statistics, computer science, data analysis, accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business, public administration, budgeting, management, and/or systems analysis or related professional certification as determined by the hiring agency. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Some of the reports that will require data abstraction can contain descriptions and graphic images that could be disturbing (ex. violence, child fatalities).
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Luigi Garcia Saavedra 505-490-2262 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly
$55,273 - $82,909 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C7
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The Injury and Behavioral Epidemiology Bureau (IBEB) collects data on health-related practices and health status, conducts data analysis to identify risk factors, describes the distribution of disease, and implements evidence-based injury prevention strategies. IBEB - Substance Use Epidemiology Section, in particular, conducts surveillance on substance use (including alcohol), assesses its negative health consequences, and promotes the use of effective interventions to address public health issues resulting from substance use.
Why does the job exist?
The SUDORS Data Abstractor is primarily responsible for collecting and abstracting information on accidental drug overdose deaths occurring in New Mexico using the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). The Data Abstractor reviews information from multiple sources including death certificates and medical examiner records, and abstracts and enters accurate data into NVDRS, using appropriate coding guidelines. This position is responsible for entering timely, complete and accurate data to meet CDC surveillance objectives. The Data Abstractor will complete the NVDRS module for drug overdose deaths, complete all changes need after CDC edits, participate in any routine data quality assurance activities and be a backup for abstraction of violent deaths.
How does it get done?
Abstract surveillance information on drug overdose deaths from death certificates, medical examiner reports and toxicology results according to SUDORS coding guidelines, meeting all CDC deadlines.
Attend all SUDORS work-group calls as scheduled by CDC.
Attend all SUES, IBEB, and other DOH staff meetings, as scheduled.
Assure data quality of reports by timely addressing CDC's error reports.
Discuss with SUES team members regarding findings and data quality of reports.
Who are the customers?
The people of New Mexico, including those partnering with and working at NMDOH to support interventions to reduce substance use-related harms, with a focus on alcohol use.
Ideal Candidate
Detail oriented and interested in data to improve public health outcomes
Excellent written communication skills.
Flexibility, team player
Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment and be responsive to multiple priorities and deadlines that meet state and federal regulations.
Ability to think critically
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and six (6) months of experience directly related to the position in research, statistics, computer science, data analysis, accounting, auditing, finance, economics, business, public administration, budgeting, management, and/or systems analysis or related professional certification as determined by the hiring agency. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Some of the reports that will require data abstraction can contain descriptions and graphic images that could be disturbing (ex. violence, child fatalities).
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Luigi Garcia Saavedra 505-490-2262 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $55,273 - $82,909