Job Description

Data Abstractor

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $17.25 - $30.47 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes@utah.gov |
Application Deadline – 7/6/2026

Key Responsibilities

Do you love researching medical data? Join the Violence and
Injury Prevention Program (VIPP) team with the Utah Department of Health and Human
Services as the Data Abstractor. You will be responsible for
conducting a thorough review of medical records for the purpose of extracting
violence and injury data for several federal grants awarded to VIPP. You will
be responsible for case tracking, reviewing medical records, death
certificates, medical examiner records, and toxicology reports for data
that will be entered in large databases. The goal of the grants is to increase
the timeliness and quality of data in violence and injury surveillance systems
to aid in associated risk factor reporting and dissemination of surveillance
findings to key stakeholders working to prevent or respond to opioid overdoses.

• Collaborate with the VIPP abstraction team to coordinate priorities in data abstractions to meet state and federal requirements
• Coordinate with VIPP abstraction team to conduct remote abstractions from death records, police reports and health records
• Enter abstracted data into national databases with a high degree of accuracy and quality
• Summarize abstracted data into a supportive narrative for each record
• Work closely with VIPP epidemiologists on data analysis for various reports, projects and grant reporting
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and confidentiality of protected health information
• Assist with other data collection projects as needed

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using computer applications for data entry
• Data literacy skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of how to manage the psychological impact resulting from daily exposure to information which is known to cause vicarious trauma

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Health Information Management (HIM) degree or schooling, medical coding certificate or medical records background

About the Role

Location –
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information on the Violence and Injury Prevention Program, please visit our website

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.