OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64906968

State of Florida

Fort Lauderdale (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Deferred compensation plan

401(a) FICA Alternative Plan

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health Broward County is seeking an OPS Data Abstractor - OPS Biological Scientist III for an on-site, full-time role in Fort Lauderdale. You will review and abstract medical records and EMS reports for overdose surveillance, entering data into REDCap and supporting GIS mapping.

This OPS position does not offer paid time off. Health benefits are provided for full-time employment and OPS staff may participate in a deferred compensation plan.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, nursing, or a closely related field.
Experience abstracting or reviewing medical records or EMS reports.
Experience entering data into structured databases.

Responsibilities

Review and abstract medical records and EMS patient care reports for overdose surveillance activities.
Enter detailed clinical information into REDCap and ensure completeness and accuracy of surveillance records.
Maintain and handle records per HIPAA guidelines and support GIS mapping of surveillance data.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, nursing, or a closely related field

Experience abstracting or reviewing medical records or EMS reports

Experience entering data into structured databases

Job description

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Requisition No:886131

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64906968

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

OPS DATA ABSTRACTOR- OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 64906968

COMMUNITY HEALTH-OPIOID PREVENTION

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This is a full-time, in-office position.

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work

BROWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Abstractor is responsible for reviewing and abstracting medical records and EMS patient care reports for overdose surveillance activities. The position enters detailed clinical information into REDCap and ensures completeness and accuracy of surveillance records.

Request hospital medical records not accessible electronically and receive them via fax or mail. Abstract hospital medical records and enter data into REDCap. Abstract EMS patient care reports and enter data into REDCap. Abstract medical encounters within two years of each fatal overdose for overdose fatality review. Maintain proper handling of records in accordance with HIPAA.

Support the development and maintenance of GIS mapping products to reflect surveillance data sections and community partners. Participate in teleconferences, EpiCom, and various meetings to share regional and state information. Manage health information across multiple hospitals in accordance with HIPAA requirements. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure compliance with communicable disease reporting rules. Request hospital medical records unavailable electronically and obtain them via fax or mail. Abstract hospital medical record data and enter it into REDCap.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Support investigations of opioid related chief complaints and spikes identified through ESSENCE.
Ability to assist in initiating case investigations, under the direction of surveillance supervisors.
Ability to contribute to the development and dissemination of local level opioid-related reports to public health partners.
Ability to assist in preparing and delivering engaging oral and written presentations to health department employees and the community, contributing to public health education.
Ability to assist with ESSENCE surveillance activities and provide technical support to acute care and freestanding emergency departments.
Ability to assist in the development of GIS mapping based on surveillance data, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the epidemiological landscape.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, nursing, or a closely related field.
Experience abstracting or reviewing medical records or EMS reports.
Experience entering data into structured databases.
Experience maintaining confidentiality and handling protected health information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

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