OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 64801791
About The Position
Review death certificates and medical examiner autopsy reports, including postmortem toxicology findings and death investigation documents, law enforcement reports, and enter information and narrative summaries into the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) database in a timely manner using established protocols. Support the work of the drug overdose surveillance team to refine their fatal drug overdose data processing and ensure coordination in drug overdose data efforts. Participate in data validation and case correction activities, including manual reviews of narrative fields. Attend SUDORS workgroup meetings. Maintain working knowledge of all data-entry guidance, updates, and changes, to include learning new subject matter as it becomes relevant. Travel to provide on-site data abstraction, as needed, and to annual statewide OD2A meetings. Maintain working relationships with vital records and medical examiner offices, forensic centers, and law enforcement. This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs. Follow all Departmental information security and confidentiality procedures and protocols.
Requirements
- Highly motivated and with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Emotional resilience to deal with potentially triggering data on a daily basis.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to be efficient and consistently deliver high-quality work under time constraints.
- Experience in navigating a variety of computer systems and software; ability to learn new systems quickly and to comply with data security to safeguard all personal identifiable information.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years of professional experience is preferred. A master’s degree in public health or closely related discipline may substitute for professional work experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Zoom.
Responsibilities
- Review death certificates and medical examiner autopsy reports, including postmortem toxicology findings and death investigation documents, law enforcement reports, and enter information and narrative summaries into the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) database in a timely manner using established protocols.
- Support the work of the drug overdose surveillance team to refine their fatal drug overdose data processing and ensure coordination in drug overdose data efforts.
- Participate in data validation and case correction activities, including manual reviews of narrative fields.
- Attend SUDORS workgroup meetings.
- Maintain working knowledge of all data-entry guidance, updates, and changes, to include learning new subject matter as it becomes relevant.
- Travel to provide on-site data abstraction, as needed, and to annual statewide OD2A meetings.
- Maintain working relationships with vital records and medical examiner offices, forensic centers, and law enforcement.
- Follow all Departmental information security and confidentiality procedures and protocols.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
