| Post Code: D706 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS7346 | |
| Classification Number: C5937 | |
| Revised: 06/26/2007 (Extended close date) | |
| Close: 07/10/2007 | |
| Location: Portland | |
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time opening within the Office of Women’s and Perinatal Health located in PORTLAND. A union represents the person in this position. QUALIFICATIONS Two years of local health department and/or special health program medical records experience which included responsibility in supervision, consultation, and training AND a Bachelor's degree in medical records. Three more years of experience as described above may substitute for the degree. NOTE: Candidates who posses a Registered Records Administration (R.R.A.) are highly desirable. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND A cover letter (not to exceed 3 pages) that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS7346
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Jennifer Moisa
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of this position is to coordinate with hospital and clinic staff from other agencies who maintain data sources and conduct data abstraction activities for the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Program. The Project is a comprehensive public health initiative with the goal of reducing the number of children affected by the prenatal use of alcohol. Its components include assuring understanding of FAS and related disorders, establishing monitoring systems to evaluate the population affected and establishing a program of intervention and counseling directed at women who use alcohol, are sexually active, and are fertile. Major duties include: Develops and maintains collegial relationships with hospital and clinic records managers and staff. Contacts hospital and clinic records staff to arrange for identified patient files to be pulled for review. Arranges time for on-site record review. Travels to hospitals and clinics to review and abstract records. Supports and monitors data submissions from reporting hospitals, clinics, facilities and other agencies and consults on data coding requirements. Provides status reports on the performance of each facility regarding coordination of record access. Works with FAS Data Manager to assure accuracy of: identification of conditions put under surveillance; recording charted data from hospital and clinic records; and in the entry of data into data file. Provides summary reports on completion of site visits. Assists with quality control by providing reports of errors in data entry identified through visual edits. WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires frequent in-state travel, and some overnight travel. You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
