Data Abstractor - Tidewater District

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Norfolk, VA

2d•$50,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Violent Death Data Abstractor for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner serves as a surveillance data abstractor. Conducts data abstraction following established guidelines and performs decedent record review, abstracts information, and performs manual key entry of relevant information in the NVDRS system. The Violent Death Data Abstractor participates in Data Quality Committee meetings and quality assurance activities, including incident re-abstraction. Works with the Virginia Medical Examiner Data System (VMEDS) and OCME staff to identify cases for NVDRS. Reviews OCME case files and assures the record is complete for abstraction. Travel may be required. This position is open to candidates in the Tidewater (Norfolk) region of the state. Position hours are between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This position is hybrid, requiring employees to work onsite weekly and two days of permitted telework after the first 90-day probationary period and at the supervisor's discretion. Travel to other districts or out-of-state 1-2 times a year is required. Collects and analyzes data using a variety of established research methods, procedures, statistical formulas, and techniques. Verifies data for accuracy and identifies trends, develops projections, and prepares reports as directed or follows established procedures. May lead other support staff on projects. Analyses are performed to address a limited variety of applications. Frequent contact with other staff as well as information sources and end-users of data is required to accurately collect data and to meet user needs. This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the National Violent Death Reporting System grant for a period ending September 30, 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

Requirements

Knowledge of database management
Knowledge of data quality assurance techniques and procedures
Knowledge of basic statistical formulas and techniques
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong database management skills
Knowledge of basic research methods
Knowledge of information review processes
Knowledge of data entry
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to independently collect, analyze, and enter data
Ability to perform data quality checks
Ability to report and reconcile discrepancies
Ability to prepare clear and accurate documentation and reports

Nice To Haves

Experience using large public health or criminal justice data systems
Experience in research, data abstraction or data entry is preferred
Software skills should include MS Office

Responsibilities

Conducts data abstraction following established guidelines
Performs decedent record review, abstracts information, and performs manual key entry of relevant information in the NVDRS system
Participates in Data Quality Committee meetings and quality assurance activities, including incident re-abstraction
Works with the Virginia Medical Examiner Data System (VMEDS) and OCME staff to identify cases for NVDRS
Reviews OCME case files and assures the record is complete for abstraction
Collects and analyzes data using a variety of established research methods, procedures, statistical formulas, and techniques
Verifies data for accuracy and identifies trends, develops projections, and prepares reports as directed or follows established procedures
May lead other support staff on projects
Frequent contact with other staff as well as information sources and end-users of data is required to accurately collect data and to meet user needs