Injury Surveillance Assistant - Temporary

Job Description:

Injury Surveillance Assistant - Temporary

Description

Job Posting Title
Injury Surveillance Assistant - Temporary

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Injury Prevention Service

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Part time

Job Type
Temporary

Compensation
This position pays up to $22/hour, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location : Central Office - 123 Robert S Kerr Ave OKC, OK

Salary : up to $22/hour, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Part time

Work Schedule : Monday to Friday (flexible)

Primary Hours : 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (flexible, up to 20 hours per week)

Position Description:

The Injury Surveillance Assistant is responsible for supporting the Injury Prevention Service’s surveillance programs by compiling, organizing, and reviewing medical examiner reports, conducting data entry, and assisting epidemiologists and data analysts with data abstraction and other related tasks.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Review medical examiner reports according to established protocols to identify and log into the types of injuries involved.
  
• Utilize Adobe Pro to combine, edit, and work with PDF files.
  
• Perform data entry and maintain records and logs of reports received and distributed to the appropriate project.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate and timely disposition of all records.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of at least 48 semester hours from an accredited college or university, or a combination of education and experience, substituting six months of work experience in records management, data analysis, abstraction, or other related fields for every 12 hours of college credit.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include the ability to read difficult subject matter and details involving traumatic injuries and death; to stay organized with outstanding attention to detail; to apply critical thinking skills; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and to conduct quality assurance and maintain accurate files and records in accordance with detailed protocols and requirements. Knowledge of medical terminology, data security, and confidentiality, as well as proficiency in using computer applications, such as Adobe, Microsoft Access, and the Office 365 environment, is also required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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