Overview
Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Data Administrator III will provide project and data support to the New York State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) within the Office of Drug User Health. This program is responsible for investigating accidental overdoses in New York State. The incumbent will assist in reviewing the quality and completeness of death certificates, coroner or medical examiner records and toxicology reports. The incumbent will enter data into the federal databases based on upon established guidelines. The incumbent will request, collect, and abstract data and ensure that all required information is obtained from reporting sources. The incumbent will track report submission as part of the Drug Overdose Report Submission Reimbursement Program, and coordinate reimbursement activities and payments. The incumbent will assist with documentation of procedures and protocols of the SUDORS program and data abstraction and will assist with training and technical assistance for data abstractors and coroners and medical examiners. The incumbent will also provide supervision to the Assistant Data Administrator(s). The incumbent will provide key information related to overdoses to program staff to inform overdose prevention interventions. The incumbent will also conduct outreach to Coroner and Medical Examiner offices in New York State to assist in improving the quality and quantity of overdose mortality data.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of experience in data quality control, data quality improvement and data collection; OR an Associates degree in a related field and three years of such experience; OR five years of such experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Drug User Health, experience with the Statewide Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) or National Violent Death Reporting System, health surveillance, or death record data abstraction, and working with confidential data. Experience with the Secure Access Management System (SAMS).
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
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About Health Research, Inc.
Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
Health, dental and vision insurance – Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
Flexible benefit accounts – Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
Generous paid time off – Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
Tuition support – Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
Retirement Benefits – HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
Employee Assistance Program – Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
And so much more!
About Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
