Data Abstractor Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $51,693.41 - $77,617.66 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9063-0301-20260724HDS
Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $51,693.41
Agency Maximum Salary: $77,617.66
About the Agency: The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment@msdh.ms.gov.
About the Position: This is a Time-Limited (14) position. - The Infant/Child Death Review Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the ICDR process, including scheduling and facilitating multidisciplinary review meetings; preparing and distributing case materials; and ensuring adherence to statutory, confidentiality, and data governance requirements. The position serves as a lead abstractor, reviewing and synthesizing complex records such as medical records, death certificates, autopsy reports, law enforcement reports, and social service documentation to accurately abstract required data elements. The role also functions as the data entry lead, ensuring complete, timely, and accurate entry of case information into required state and national databases and conducting quality assurance checks to maintain data integrity. Additional responsibilities include managing case tracking and documentation; coordinating with coroners, medical examiners, healthcare providers, law enforcement, child welfare, and other partners to obtain records; supporting required state and federal reporting; and assisting with data analysis, summaries, and reports used for prevention planning and program evaluation.
What you'll need to be Successful: Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and clinical standards related to maternal, infant, and child health. Ability to identify patterns, contributing factors, and inconsistencies in clinical records. Skill in documenting findings clearly, objectively, and consistently for review teams and reporting. Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, epidemiologists, legal staff, and program leadership. Emotional resilience and ability to work with child, maternal, and infant death data respectfully and objectively. Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years of experience. - Hiring Agency Prefers:Experience reviewing, interpreting, and abstracting information from complex medical records, including hospital, EMS, autopsy, and coroner records. Experience working with confidential, sensitive, or legally protected data. Experience using electronic health records (Epic preferred) and data abstraction or surveillance systems.
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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