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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 month ago

Electronic Case Reporting Coordinator, Division Management & Systems Coordination

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to safeguarding the health of New Yorkers. The Electronic Case Reporting Coordinator will support the Division of Disease Control by executing and maintaining electronic case reporting, coordinating with healthcare organizations, and ensuring data quality and compliance.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Work with the Surveillance Unit to execute, implement, and maintain electronic case reporting (eCR)

Coordinate with surveillance programs to ensure all reportable conditions are published in the Reportable Conditions Knowledge Management System; routinely review and update already published conditions and reportability responses

Develop and implement communication plan to update surveillance programs on eCR status and issues as well as tools to evaluate training needs

Oversee the eCR registration, onboarding, and certification process for NYC health care organizations (HCOs); update and certify onboarding status as HCOs move through the onboarding lifecycle

Conduct research, data analysis, monitoring, and prepare reports for eCR to ensure data quality and reporting compliance; liaise with HCOs to implement and maintain records

Manage external relationships with hospital and healthcare networks, technical support staff, and internal surveillance programs to support eCR onboarding processes, troubleshoot challenges, implement solutions, and evaluate results

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

MPHRelated master's degreeElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Microsoft ExcelSQLHL7Data analysisComputer systems navigationProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above

Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above

Preferred

MPH or related master's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above

Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Experience with Microsoft Excel, SQL, and/or HL7 (preferred)

Excellent communication and writing skills

Strong interpersonal communication and time management skills; ability to be respectful and understanding of the diverse perspectives of staff and work with them to resolve differences

Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personally identifiable information

Experience with project management (preferred)

Benefits

A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

A tax-deferred savings program

A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.