Overview

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Public Health Representative II (PHRII) will primarily be responsible for conducting medical chart reviews on individuals that meet Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Pregnant Women and Infants Network (SET-NET) case criteria. The incumbent will collect provider information and ensure complete reporting, following-up with obstetric (OB) and pediatric providers to ensure data accuracy, and recording data into New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) data systems for the tracking of pregnant person-infant pairs related to the SET-NET program within NYS.  This may include efforts on Hepatitis C, Cytomegalovirus, Syphilis, and other emerging threats. The incumbent will assist in collaborating with staff in the Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control, and the Center for Environmental Health’s Birth Defects Registry (BDR) to ensure coordination of data collection and data quality review.  The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with outreach and education efforts. The incumbent will perform other appropriate related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience in a health, human service or community-based organization, that includes providing direct patient/client services, performing regulatory activities, conducting epidemiological research, and/or direct clinical care as a healthcare provider, or closely related experience; OR an Associate’s 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

Master’s degree in Public Health. Familiarity with the healthcare system in New York State working with clinical providers, and/or use of ICD-10 codes. Experience conducting disease surveillance. Experience with medical record abstraction. Experience using relevant surveillance systems. Experience using the State Health Information Network for New York (SHINY), Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) or Qualified Entities (QEs). Familiarity using and manipulating large data spreadsheets. Familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, REDCap, and Tableau.

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.  The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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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.