Data Abstractor (Program Coordinator I)-61005935 & 61010782

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Under limited supervision of the South Carolina Violent Report System (SCVDRS) and Overdoes Data to Action - State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Assistant Unit Manager in the Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention - Epidemiology, Analytics, & Data Visualization Section, the Program Coordinator I (SCVDRS-SUDORS Abstractor) abstracts violent and drug overdose 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 and drug overdose death data from death certificates, coroner and law enforcement records, toxicology reports, and supplemental records into the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) web-based data system.

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. As directed, travels in-state or out-of-state for conference participation or training.

Performs all other duties as assigned related to the position.

Do you have experience in Records maintenance?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: 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.

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 SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

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., 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., 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.

$45,300 a year - Temporary, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Prescription drug insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant Employees (TGE) 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 *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Temporary Grant Employees (TGE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.