What are the responsibilities and job description for the South Carolina Violent Death Reporting System (SCVDRS) Abstractor - 61008719 position at S.C. Department of Public Health?
Job Responsibilities
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Under limited supervision of the South Carolina Violent Death Report System (SCVDRS) and Overdose Data to Action State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Assistant Unit Manager in the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Epidemiology, Analytics, & Datata Visualization Section, the Program Coordinator I (SCVDRS Abstractor) abstracts violent death data from death records and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities to support the SCVDRS surveillance system. This position works with personally identifiable information.
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer or their designee.
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. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and one (1) or more years of experience in death investigation, law enforcement, pre-hospitalization care, or healthcare. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and One Drive applications. Experience working in virtual and hybrid environments with remote partners and teams.
Additional Comments
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.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes:
15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year 15 days Sick Leave per year 13 Paid Holidays Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices *
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Under limited supervision of the South Carolina Violent Death Report System (SCVDRS) and Overdose Data to Action State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Assistant Unit Manager in the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Epidemiology, Analytics, & Datata Visualization Section, the Program Coordinator I (SCVDRS Abstractor) abstracts violent death data from death records and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities to support the SCVDRS surveillance system. This position works with personally identifiable information.
- Abstracts and enters de-identified violent death and drug overdose data from death certificates, coroner, law enforcement, and toxicology reports, and supplemental records into the CDC National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) web-based data system. Serves as the program abstraction lead for assigned counties.
- Assists with record retrieval and data quality activities for assigned DPH counties. Searches county and municipal law enforcement and coroner websites and social media accounts (Facebook, X) for official press releases.
- Assists with quality assurance and quality improvement activities to include record re-abstraction, data verification, and maintenance. May assist with compilation, publication, and presentation of data for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of CDC NVDRS and SUDORS by participating in trainings, conference calls, meetings, webinars, and literature reviews. Maintains information in accordance with DPH policy and all other applicable guidelines and laws.
- Travels in-state to conduct abstraction at data providers offices. Travels in-state or out-of-state for conference participation or training as directed.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer or their designee.
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. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and one (1) or more years of experience in death investigation, law enforcement, pre-hospitalization care, or healthcare. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and One Drive applications. Experience working in virtual and hybrid environments with remote partners and teams.
Additional Comments
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.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes:
- State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
- State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.