Emerging Infections Data Coordinator.

Department Information

This position is only open to current Colorado state residents.

Remote working potential within the State of Colorado.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . and join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Our mission… is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Our vision… is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!!! https://cdphe.colorado.gov/careers

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We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to maintaining and enhancing our core programs, the department continues to identify and respond to emerging issues affecting Colorado's public and environmental health. Description of Job

The Work Unit

Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response

The Communicable Disease Branch’s purpose is to monitor, investigate, and control epidemic and communicable diseases affecting the public health in Colorado, as required under Colorado statute, including enteric diseases, invasive bacterial diseases, respiratory diseases, vaccine preventable diseases, zoonotic diseases, foodborne and waterborne diseases, tuberculosis, and healthcare-associated infections.

What You Will Be Doing

This position exists in the Vaccine Preventable and Invasive Disease (VPID) Unit to extract, compile, analyze, and transmit data associated with Active Bacterial Core Surveillance and Enhanced Pertussis Surveillance. This position assures that demographic and clinical data is accurately collected and reported to CDC. This position ensures that data specifications are up to date and manages the multiple components of ordering and delivering epidemiological and laboratory data electronically.

Responsibilities Of The Position Include But Not Limited To

Data Management

• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with data correctly presenting in the extract.
• Use other sources (vital statistics records, CIIS, etc.) to conduct record matches and complete data fields.
• Collect data for EIP special studies as needed.
• Participate in audits of case reports based on line lists provided by participating labs and review findings.
• Uses SAS to extract data from disease reporting databases and transmits EIP data to CDC.
• Participates in the maintenance of databases to track reported cases and completion of record reviews.
• Provides information on necessary data fields for data entry.
• Complete medical chart abstractions, complete data edits, and complete other grant-required activities as instructed such as vital records matches and case geocoding.
• Participate in CDC calls for ABCs and EPS.
• Review disease reports to identify changes in clinical presentation of reported cases of group A (GAS) and group B streptococcus (GBS) and provide case data for these outbreak investigations.
• Works with the medical records abstractor to perform chart abstraction and data entry, completes data cleaning, and provides data for special projects.

Specimen Management and Coordination

• Address missing or discrepant isolate information provided by CDC in data edits.
• Track completeness of isolate data.
• Identify gaps in isolate submission.
• Review CDC lab reports to identify changes in typing distribution of reported cases of group A (GAS) and group B streptococcus (GBS) and request additional testing if necessary.
• Coordinate with hospital partners to ensure a high rate of isolates submission to CDC.
• Coordinate with CDPHE lab to send isolates and complete isolate shipping spreadsheets.
• Participate in audits of isolate submission based on line lists provided by participating labs and review findings.

Data Analysis & Reports

• Run data quality reports and interpret the identified errors.
• Summarize data to gather and present metrics that are necessary to monitor the program's ability to meet grant deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Review ABCs data to identify changes in reported cases of group A (GAS) and B streptococcus (GBS).
• Provide reporting metrics as requested.
• Monitor trends in invasive bacterial diseases to identify new risk groups.
• Provide summary data such as percent of complete chart abstractions and percent of isolates submitted to CDPHE laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE: To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options needed for consideration:

Option 1: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health, Data Management, Information Technology, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, Biology, or a field of study closely related to the work assignment.

AND

One (1) year of professional experience in Managing Electronic Health Records, System Interfaces, Data Reporting, Public Health Disease Surveillance, or other closely related experience aligned to the work assigned to the position.

Or

Option 2: Experience ONLY

Five (5) years of professional experience in Managing Electronic Health Records, System Interfaces, Data Reporting, Public Health Disease Surveillance, or other closely related experience aligned to the work assigned to the position.

Or

Option 3: Education ONLY

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health, Data Management, Information Technology, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, Biology, or a field of study closely related to the work assignment.

• This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.**
• A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).**

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

• Experience extracting information from medical records
• Ability to interpret, analyze, summarize data and report findings of analysis
• Experience using statistical software such as SAS or R to extract and manipulate data
• Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information
• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado
• Relevant experience with a public health or other government agency
• Ability to analyze and compile data into a clear, concise report
• Experience with the CO Immunization Information System (CIIS)
• Experience monitoring, assessing and addressing causes of discrepancies within a data collection system

Conditions Of Employment

• This position requires travel within the State of Colorado, with occasional overnight stays.
• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
• Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.