Medical Data Entry Specialist

About the position

The Grant Project Specialist will assess the capacity of the Rhode Island health care sector to serve newcomer populations. This role involves gathering and analyzing data to inform health care services for individuals newly arrived in Rhode Island, including refugees and other immigrant groups. The specialist will develop assessment tools, collaborate with health care providers, and analyze data to identify strengths and gaps in the health care landscape.

Responsibilities
? Develop an assessment tool to evaluate the capacity of health care providers to deliver treatment to newcomer populations.
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? Collaborate with the team to update the state's health care inventory and extract relevant data for the Health Systems Capacity Project.
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? Distribute the assessment tool to health care providers in Rhode Island and collect returned data.
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? Conduct research on comparable assessment approaches and consult with experts to develop an effective capacity assessment tool.
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? Identify and select a digital database platform for collecting and analyzing data from health care providers.
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? Utilize the assessment tool to evaluate as many health care providers as possible through July 2025.
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? Meet regularly with Department of Human Services (DHS) staff to report on progress and strategize next steps.
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? Analyze collected data to draft a document outlining strengths and gaps within the Rhode Island health care landscape.

Requirements
? Graduate-level studies in a community health care field.
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? Understanding of the healthcare needs of culturally diverse populations and migrating communities.
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? Research experience and proficiency in utilizing research databases.
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? Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
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? Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
? Remote work flexibility
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? Competitive hourly pay of $38 - $40
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? Opportunity to contribute to meaningful health care projects