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Job Title : Clinical Abstractor, Infant Mortality Action Team (IMAT)
Department : New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH)
Division : Division of Family and Child Health (FCH)
Bureau : Bureau of Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health (BMIRH)
Location : 4209 28th street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Reports to Title : Medical Director and Deputy Director of IMAT
Direct Reports Title(s) : Deputy Director of Infant Mortality Action Team
Schedule & Hours : Flexible scheduling offered, part-time, up to 30 hours per week.
Workplace Flexibility Modality : Hybrid
Work Environment : Office environment but work can be done remotely
Grant End Date : Estimated date: 2/15/27 (no end date in contract)
Created Date : 7/10/2025
Revised Date : 7/16/2025
Salary : $120 an hour
FLSA Classification : Non-exempt
Who We Are : The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers.
Our Culture : We embrace a culture of learning, collaboration, innovation, and well-being, where open communication drives our impact.
About the Program : BMIRH’s Infant Mortality Action Team (IMAT) project aims to conduct a pilot project to conduct surveillance of all Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) in New York City and use the data to inform an Action Team that will make recommendations to improve programs and scale-up.
About The Role : BMIRH seeks an enthusiastic, motivated clinical abstractor to support the IMAT pilot project’s implementation.
Responsibilities :
Complete training and orientation
Clinical data abstraction
Review OCME forms and abstract clinical data into the MS Access in-house database
Maintain complete confidentiality of data as per DOHMH policies and procedures
Communicate regularly with staff about relevant issues related to data abstraction, clinical queries and technical issues
Prepare case summaries and narrative reports of cases as requested
Support and make requested changes based on quality checks
Provide regular progress updates to staff
Attend IMAT meetings as requested
Requirements :
Experience handling highly sensitive personal health information and maintaining strict confidentiality protocols
Active clinical license, such as RN, LPN, MD, DO, NP, in relevant clinical area (e.g. pediatrics or family medicine)
At least 3 years of experience working in outpatient pediatrics or similar care settings
Benefits : This position will be hired through a staffing agency. This position does not include benefits or paid holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : FPHNY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
At-Will Employment Statement : Employment with FPHNY is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.