Social Research Assistant Ii

deq.nc.gov

Raleigh, North Carolina, US
$41,206.00 - $72,113.00; recruitment range: $41,20...
Fully remote
Systematic review of medical records
Interpret medical diagnoses
Abstract statistical and medical information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Social Research Assistant II for their Birth Defects Monitoring Program, which focuses on public health surveillance regarding congenital malformations. The role involves data collection, interpretation of complex medical information, and liaison work with hospitals. This fully remote position requires occasional travel for meetings and data collection

Job Summary

  • This position is assigned to the N.C. Birth Defects Monitoring Program (BDMP), a statewide public health surveillance system that collects, tracks, analyzes, and disseminates data on infants born with congenital malformations.
  • The employee will be expected to travel to assigned hospitals for data collection purposes as needed, and while this is a fully remote position, occasional travel to DHHS Headquarters in Raleigh for meetings is required.
  • The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, NCFlex program, paid leave, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Social Research Assistant II for their Birth Defects Monitoring Program, which focuses on public health surveillance regarding congenital malformations. The role involves data collection, interpretation of complex medical information, and liaison work with hospitals. This fully remote position requires occasional travel for meetings and data collection.

Salary

$41,206.00 - $72,113.00; Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $49,297.00; Benefits: Comprehensive state benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Systematic review of medical records
  • Interpret medical diagnoses
  • Abstract statistical and medical information
  • Assign ICD9CM and ICD10CM codes
  • Liaise with hospitals for data collection
  • Work independently with minimal supervision

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Effective communication with medical professionals
  • Understanding of anatomy and physiology
  • Knowledge of medical records management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and six months of experience OR High School diploma and four and a half years of experience OR equivalent combination
  • Experience collecting, interpreting, and reporting data
  • Experience with ICD9CM and ICD10CM coding systems

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