Overview
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by ensuring the timely registration of Death and Fetal Death Certificates and processing amendments for the people and communities we serve.
The Program Technician II (PT II) receives, reviews, and processes Death and Fetal Death Certificates and is responsible for processing affidavits to amend errors on death and fetal death records. The PT II reviews certificates to ensure acceptability for registration in the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) and Fetal Death Registration Module (FDRM) in a timely manner. The incumbent is responsible for identifying errors, and ensuring completed work is accurate, neat, and well organized. The PT II resolves issues from the EDRS and FDRM Helpdesk regarding disposition permits, password resets, and/or faxed attestations. These issues may be resolved using calls, emails, and written correspondence.
The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II, Supervisor of the Death Registration Processing Team.
This is a 12 month Limited-Term/Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.
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At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Vital Records and Statistics Division (VRSD) is responsible for department-wide initiatives to improve the effectiveness of our work through better health information systems, increased application of epidemiologic methods of analysis, strong liaisons with public health organizations and schools of public health, and effective partnerships with local health agencies and professionals. VRSD houses the Office of Vital Records, responsible for registering all California vital events and providing birth, death, and marriage records to the public. In addition, VRSD is involved in many cross-cutting and innovative data projects including the statewide Open Data Portal and Health Information Exchange.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
“The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. ” Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Strong communication skills.
Microsoft Suite experience.
Positive attitude, open-mindedness, and flexibility.
Work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.
Organized management of schedules and calendars.
Drafting and implementing policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively work with multiple staff, units, and branches.
Mentoring skills.
Critical thinking.
Experience communicating with external stakeholders and/or the public.
Time management.
Strategic thinking.
Multitasking.
Data Entry.
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
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