Injury Data Abstractor (Researcher 2 - PN 20014435) Hybrid

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 30, Step 1 of the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule ($23.49 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($24.39) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

ODH is recruiting for one (1) Researcher 2/Injury Data Abstractor in the Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness (BHIW)/Violence and Injury Epidemiology and Surveillance Section. This is an entry-level position, with research studies experience. The Ohio Department of Health Violence and Injury Epidemiology and Surveillance Section (VIESS) is a comprehensive, state-level injury surveillance program aimed at helping every Ohioan live his or her life to its fullest potential by reducing death and disability associated with intentional and unintentional injury. VIESS coordinates surveillance systems that collect and disseminate injury and death data and assesses the burden of injuries and violence and communicates that information for the purpose of action. Priority areas are child/youth injury, drug overdose, violent deaths, and falls among older adults. VIESS includes the Ohio Violent Death Reporting System (OH-VDRS) which is responsible for collecting data on all violent deaths and unintentional overdose deaths in the State of Ohio. OH-VDRS's data sources include death certificates, coroner and medical examiner reports, and law enforcement reports. The data collected by the OH-VDRS includes valuable circumstantial information that is used to inform prevention strategies aimed at reducing deaths due to violence and injury.

What You'll Do:

• Primary duties:

• Collects, receives, and reviews sensitive detailed violent death injury data (e.g., coroner and medical examiner reports, autopsy reports, crime laboratory data, law enforcement reports) submitted to the Ohio Violent Death Reporting System (OH-VDRS).

• Codes, formats, and enters data submitted into computerized database for unintentional drug overdose deaths, homicides, suicides, and other violent death cases occurring in Ohio.

• Edits data according to national guidelines.

• Retrieves data from electronic databases for research purposes.

• Performs on-site visits to coroner offices and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to abstract coroner and law enforcement records and other types of reporting sources and enters this information remotely into provided laptop.

• Consults with reporting sources (e.g., coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement) to facilitate data collection and submission.

• Additional duties:

• Assists in obtaining data owner participation in the OH-VDRS through outreach.

• Communicates benefits of OH-VDRS to non-traditional public health partners.

• Assists in coordination of OH-VDRS Advisory Board meetings and violence prevention professional development opportunities.

• Prepares and maintains reports.

• Develops and documents methods used for data collection, coding, and analysis.

• Develops appropriate research tools.

• Analyzes the data collected in OH-VDRS using computer software applications.

• Represents and promotes the program at public and professional gatherings.

• Provides technical assistance to OH-VDRS abstractors in appropriate methods of abstraction.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

12 months training or 12 months experience in conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted.

• Or 12 months experience as a Researcher 1, 66921 (only applicable for State of Ohio employees).

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Additional Qualifications:

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Associates or advanced degree in research related field

• Experience with data abstraction

• Experience in extracting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data

• Experience with coroner or law enforcement records and/or data

• Experience in preparing and generating technical reports

• Experience with SAS software

• Experience in coding data (e.g. using coding manuals)

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Research

Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Research

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Analyzation