Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Vital Records Analyst within the Division of Chief of Staff, Office of Vital Records located in College Park, GA.
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Job Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for performing reviews and statistical analysis of Vital Records data to promote and ensure data quality, support internal Vital Records operations, and provide accurate and timely data to Vital Records constituents, Georgia Department of Public Health, and other state and federal agencies.
Monitor vital records data to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of records in accordance with Georgia laws and regulations, and national standards
Analyze vital records data to detect potential data quality problems, then follow up with internal and external partners as necessary to address them
Ensure all required vital events are properly recorded within the appropriate vital records databases
Provide vital records data and reports to federal, state, and local partners
Support vital records operating units with data analysis on internal process measures to monitor performance
Communicate findings with internal and external stakeholders; work with stakeholders to investigate data quality concerns, and address them when necessary
Provide data analysis support for ongoing quality improvement projects
Create written reports to summarize analysis, findings, and recommendations
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you re...quire accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
