Public Health Data Specialist - Overdose Surveillance

Health Care

Tallahassee (FL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

This role supports Florida's drug overdose surveillance program by reviewing death certificates, autopsy reports, and related documents to enter data into the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) database.

The position is located within the Department of Health's Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management in Tallahassee and involves coordinating with medical examiners, vital records offices, and law enforcement to ensure accurate overdose data

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of professional experience, or Master's degree in Public Health or related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Zoom
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and in teams with emotional resilience for sensitive data
Experience navigating computer systems with ability to learn new software quickly

Responsibilities

Review death certificates, autopsy reports, and related documents to enter data into the SUDORS database.
Coordinate with medical examiners, vital records offices, and law enforcement to ensure accurate overdose data collection.
Support Florida's drug overdose surveillance program within the Department of Health's Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management in Tallahassee.