Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Social Research Assistant II (S)
Position Number
60041538
Grade
NC09
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well\-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
This position is assigned to the N.C. Birth Defects Monitoring Program (BDMP), a branch within the State Center for Health Statistics. The BDMP is a statewide public health surveillance system that collects, tracks, analyzes, and disseminates data on infants born with congenital malformations in N.C. This individual will conduct systematic reviews of medical records to interpret the medical diagnoses and descriptions and abstract the relevant statistical and medical information on the infant and mother into an electronic database. This position is required to read and interpret highly complex medical information from a variety of sources and interpret/assign appropriate codes for each diagnosis (using ICD9CM, ICD10CM, and the 6\-digit British Pediatric Association scheme). This position serves as the primary liaison between the BDMP and hospitals in order to facilitate data collection activities. The employee will be expected to travel to assigned hospitals for data collection purposes as needed. The employee must be able to work independently and perform job requirements with minimal supervision.
Please note that while this is a fully remote position, there will be occasional instances where travel to the DHHS Headquarters in Raleigh for meetings is required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $41,206\.00 \- $72,113\.00
Recruitment Range: $41,206\.00 \- 49,297\.00
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical records organization and management, including the principles of coding/classification systems (specifically ICD9CM and ICD10CM).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals and administrative personnel.
- Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates \& Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
- Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
- For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD\-214 Member\-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Position is funded in part through federal funds.
Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date
About the NC Division of Public Health:
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high\-quality, low\-cost benefits on a pre\-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits .
Supplemental Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .
DHHS uses the Merit\-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second\-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice\-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov . *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.*
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in education, business, sociology, economics, psychology or related to work performed from an appropriately accredited institution and six months of directly related experience.
OR
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four and a half years of experience involving collecting, interpreting, and reporting of statistical or social or economic data.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
LaWanna Baker
Email:
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov