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Data Entry Coordinator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Data Entry Coordinator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

  1. DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Posted on: 09/14/2023
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Communicable Diseases

$43,728.00 – $50,287.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

**OPEN TO PERMANENT CLERICAL ASSOCIATES ONLY.

The Bureau of Communicable Diseases performs case investigations for over 73 infectious diseases or conditions and conducts outbreak investigations in New York City.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

- Perform data entry of disease report, case investigation, and outbreak data forms into a computerized surveillance database.

- Maintain alpha-numeric filing system of disease reports and completed case investigations.

- Compile and prepare materials for mass mailings to medical providers and patients.

- Triage incoming phone inquiries from medical practitioners and/or the general public.

- Process and deliver mail; review, triage and distribute disease reports in the Bureau.

- Create templates for case investigation forms using InDesign (or other) software.

- Participate in disease special projects - Assist BCD staff, as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.


Preferred Skills

- Good writing and verbal communication skills - Strong typing skills with speed and accuracy - Familiarity with Word, Access, and Excel - Experience with entering data into databases from questionnaires or other forms - Strong organizational and time management skills.
Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job ID

604495

Title code

10251

Civil service title

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Data Entry Coordinator, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Posted until

2024-01-11

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

04

Number of positions

1

Work location

42-09 28th Street

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